Which of the following terms best describes the optimal level of arousal proposed by Yerkes and Dodson?

A. Subjective
B. Innate
C. Controlled
D. Learned


Answer: A

Psychology

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The following, . represents ______.

A. the marginal means B. the main means C. the variance means D. the grand mean

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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