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Under arousal theory, performance is maximised at which level of arousal?

AThe highest level
BA random level
CThe optimal level
DThe lowest level
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The optimal level
1. Arousal theory says more is not always better. 2. Performance is maximized at the optimal level of arousal. 3. It tapers off during underarousal. 4. It also tapers off during overarousal. _Source: OpenStax Psychology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 10 'Emotion and Motivation', sections 10.1-10.4_
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