Which of the following situations is a clear violation of the optimal level of arousal theory?
A) A tired new mother takes a relaxing bath while her child cries.
B) An overburdened student starts a new job during finals week.
C) An anxiety-ridden secretary decides to change jobs.
D) A stressed executive watches a movie during lunch break.

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According to the optimal level of arousal theory, an individual performs best when their level of arousal is at an optimal point. If the level of arousal is too high or too low, performance declines. In the situation described in choice B, the student is already overburdened and starting a new job during finals week will likely increase their level of arousal beyond the optimal point, leading to a decline in performance.

Which of the Following Situations Is a Clear Violation of the Optimal