If people perform poorly when not motivated, well when moderately motivated, and poorly when highly motivated, the relationship between motivation and performance is
A) linear
B) "u"-shaped
C) double "u"-shaped
D) functionally dubious

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The relationship described is "u"-shaped because performance improves with moderate motivation but declines with both low and high levels of motivation.

If People Perform Poorly When Not Motivated, Well When Moderately