Guillermo feels best when he is sitting in a Japanese garden feeding the koi in the ponds. Knowing what you know about arousal and motivation, at what level of arousal will Guillermo most likely perform his best?
A) A level of arousal that is below average
B) A level of arousal that is highly above average
C) An average level of arousal
D) An above average level of arousal

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Guillermo's preference for a calm and serene activity like feeding koi in a Japanese garden suggests he performs best at a lower level of arousal. This aligns with the Yerkes-Dodson law, which posits that for simple or well-learned tasks, a lower level of arousal can lead to better performance.

Guillermo Feels Best When He Is Sitting in a Japanese