Bill has a very difficult test coming up tomorrow. But he is confused on his plan of attack-that is, in which emotional state he should be when taking the exam. The Yerkes-Dodson law would advise Bill to be:
A. adequately prepared for his exam
B. in a high state of arousal
C. in a low state of arousal
D. "psyched up"
Answer: C
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