The Yerkes-Dodson law refers to the tendency for optimal performance to be associated with

A) homeostasis.
B) moderate arousal.
C) achievement motivation.
D) high arousal.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for achieving peak performance; too little or too much arousal can impair performance.

Moderate Arousal

A state of being that is neither too relaxed nor too excited, often considered optimal for specific types of performance or learning.

Optimal Performance

The best, most efficient, or most effective level of functioning or activity one can achieve.