When moderate levels of stress are associated with optimal performances in testing situation or athletic performances, there is ___________ between the variables.

Which scenario is the BEST example of the overjustification effect?

A) Regan used to like painting pictures. However, once she started getting paid for painting, she refused to paint unless she was paid to do so. B) Warren does not work very hard, so he claims his poor performance because his job is very difficult. C) Melinda feels that she is overpaid for her work. As a result, she works much harder and for longer hours than she would if she were paid less. D) Julian spends a great deal of time procrastinating so that he has to rush to finish his work. This way, when his work is poor quality, he can blame it on the rushing rather than on his abilities.

During the portion of the estrous cycle when the levels of estradiol and progesterone are

high, a. sexual receptivity peaks. b. the lining of the uterus builds up and then sloughs off. c. a woman experiences extremely low sexual desire. d. pregnancy cannot occur. e. copulation is least likely to be successful.