The yerkes-dodson law links _____ with _____
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The concept of optimal arousal in relation to performance on a task is depicted here. Performance is maximized at the optimal level of arousal, and it tapers off during under- and overarousal. Show Key Takeaways
How the Law WorksThe Yerkes-Dodson law describes the empirical relationship between stress and performance. In particular, it posits that performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a certain point. This is also known as the inverted-U model of arousal. When stress gets too high, performance decreases. To add more nuance, the shape of the stress-performance curve varies based on the complexity and familiarity of the task. Task performance is best when arousal levels are in a middle range, with difficult tasks best performed under lower levels of arousal and simple tasks best performed under higher levels of arousal. We weren't able to detect the audio language on your flashcards. Please select the correct language below. Front audio not yet available for this language Back audio not yet available for this language Cancel Save changes
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Explain you understanding of, a confederate, and why a researcher might use a confederate in a social psychology research project (create a hypothetical research study that utilizes confederate(s). Provide an example of a study (describe the study) when a confederate was used in the past in social psychology refer to intro of ch 14 Averee spends about 3 hrs every Sat at the local nursing home. She spends her time playing cards w/ some of the residents and has many great conversations while she is there. Averee doesn't get paid for her time, but does it because she really enjoys spending time w/ them. Averee is said to be __________. Intrinsically motivated George volunteers his time in the emergency room at his local hospital. While he does not get paid for his time, he does expect that being able to list this volunteer work on his resume will help him get into the nursing program he wants to attend. __________ Best explains George's reason to volunteer his time Extrinsic motivation According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, successful performance on a simple task requires _______ whereas successful performance on a difficult and complex task requires _________. High arousal, Low arousal Having a distorted perception of one's own body, weighing less than one should based on height and weight, and having an intense fear of becoming overweight are symptoms of _________? Whereas the act of bingeing (and feeling one has lost control during the binge) and purging are symptoms of _____? anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa Christina believes firmly that if she wants good things to come her way, she must work for them to the extend that she can. For this reason, she is volunteering her time at the local food bank. In addition, she is studying extra hard in school in an effort to be admitted into the prestigious social work program she is interested in. Christina is demonstrating____. an internal locus of control Nino finds that he sets very high standards of excellence for himself and strives to reach those standards. Nino notices that his desire to reach difficult goals and attain high standards seems to increase as previous as previous goals are met. Nino is said to have ______. a high need for achievement David is a physician who asks about symptoms when diagnosing illnesses in his patients. Jack is a physician who asks his patients questions about their lifestyle, their envioroment, their level of stress, and their symptoms when diagnosing illnesses. Based on this information, it is likely that David works from the _____ whereas Jack works from the ________. Biomedical model, biopsycholosocial model 16 yr old Enzo in involved in many activities at school, plays sports, and gets good grades. His parents report that he has been this way since he was little. Enzo reports having confidence in himself and his abilities. Consequently, he tends to set higher and higher goals for himself and works diligently to achieve them Enzo likely has___. high degree of self-efficancy Merrisa believes that getting a good job after college is all about the connections someone has in addition to being at the right place at the right time. merrisa also believes that if a person doesn't get the job he/she wants, it just was not meant to be. Merrisa is demonstrating ______ a external locus of control List, describe and discuss personal factors that seem to reduce the impact of stress on individuals Sense of occomism Three things that motivate human behavior? 1. the need to maintain an appropriate level of arousal Individuals diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder are at an increased rish for ______ 1. suicide Prior to working on self-esteem, Maslow suggests individuals first meet theses four things? 1. Safety and security needs Be able to explain what you know about projective tests 1. There are no right or wrong answers to these test, Not objective ______ is anything that challenges us psychologically or physiologically and warrants some type of adaptation or adjustment. Stress ________ is a process that causes us to begin and maintain a particular behavior in order to satisfy certain needs or desires Motivation Sinse the ___ is the rational part of the personality, it sometimes plays referee between the wishes of the ____ and the ____ Ego Explain the locus of control ideas and provide examples to demonstrate your understanding. Discuss how this notion may play into life success. refer to sheet ____ targets the stressor itself whereas _______ deals with the emotional or psychological impact of the stressor. problem focus coping; emotional focus coping Identify, define and provide an example for each of the factors affecting the development of prejudice. Which of the following is the YerkesThe Yerkes-Dodson law is a model of the relationship between stress and task performance. It proposes that you reach your peak level of performance with an intermediate level of stress, or arousal. Too little or too much arousal results in poorer performance.
What is the YerkesYerkes- Dodson Law. states that there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance of any task: the more complex the task, the lower the level of arousal that can be tolerated before performance deteriorates. incentive.
Which of the following is an example of the YerkesFor example, you might do better at an athletic event if you are excited about participating or do better on an exam if you are somewhat anxious about your score. In psychology, this relationship between arousal levels and performance is known as the Yerkes-Dodson Law.
Which of the following accurately reflects the YerkesWhich of the following examples accurately reflects the Yerkes-Dodson law? A low level of arousal will lead to optimal performance when disarming a bomb.
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