Draw the inverted U and label it to explain the effects of arousal on test performance

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Students should draw a figure similar to Figure 8-11 with test performance on the y-axis and arousal on the x-axis. Low test scores should be associated with low (boredom) and high (overwhelmed) levels of arousal, with best scores associated with moderate levels of arousal.

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What will be an ideal response?

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