Which of the following statements BEST describes the general relationship between stress and performance?
A) As stress increases,performance will decrease.
B) As performance increases,so does stress.
C) As stress increases,performance will increase for a time.
D) As stress increases,performance will steadily increase.
E) As performance decreases,so does stress.

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The relationship between stress and performance is often described by the Yerkes-Dodson Law, which suggests that a moderate level of stress can actually enhance performance up to a certain point, after which too much stress can lead to a decrease in performance. This is best represented by option C, indicating that as stress increases, performance will also increase for a time, until it becomes too much.

Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes the General Relationship