According to the inverted U relationship between arousal and performance, performance will be best on a moderately difficult task if there is a moderate level of arousal. If the task is easy and not very complex, it is likely that the optimal level of arousal for this second task will be __________.
A)lower
B)the same
C)higher
D)not present

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For easy and not very complex tasks, the optimal level of arousal is typically higher. This is because such tasks require less cognitive processing, allowing for higher levels of arousal to enhance performance without causing the detrimental effects of overstimulation that might impair performance on more complex tasks.

According to the Inverted U Relationship Between Arousal and Performance