Which of the following explains that at very low levels of arousal we are not sufficiently energized to perform well with performance improving as our arousal level increases but decreasing as we become too aroused, emotional, frenzied, or disorganized?
A) the normal curve function
B) the hierarchy of needs
C) the sensation seeking trait
D) the inverted-U function

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The inverted-U function, also known as the Yerkes-Dodson law, explains that performance improves as arousal level increases up to a certain point, after which it begins to decrease due to overstimulation. This relationship is often depicted as an inverted-U shape on a graph.

Which of the Following Explains That at Very Low Levels