According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, successful performance on a simple task requires _____, whereas successful performance on a difficult and complex task requires _____
a) low arousal; high arousal
b) moderate arousal; high arousal
c) low arousal; low arousal
d) high arousal; low arousal
Answer: d
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