Darrin is a good pianist.However,when he is alone,he becomes lethargic and is not motivated to perform well.At recitals with strangers,Darrin gets very overly aroused and often makes mistakes.His best performance is typically when his family and friends are nearby.In such situations,Darrin isn't nervous and is only moderately aroused.This scenario best exemplifies
A)Yerkes-Dodson law.
B)two-factor theory.
C)James-Lange theory.
D)self-regulation.

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This scenario best exemplifies Yerkes-Dodson law, which suggests that performance is best at moderate levels of arousal. Darrin's best performance occurs when his arousal is moderate, which is when his family and friends are nearby. However, when he is alone, he is not motivated and when he is with strangers, he becomes overly aroused, resulting in mistakes.

Darrin Is a Good Pianist