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Jeff is a professional golfer.He has been disappointed with his recent performance,even though he feels really "psyched" to play.His sport psychologist tells him that he needs to reduce his arousal to a moderate level before he plays if he wants to improve his performance.Jeff's sport psychologist is basing his advice on

A) drive-reduction theory.
B) instinct theory.
C) the Yerkes-Dodson law.
D) incentive theory.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance of a task: too little arousal can lead to insufficient motivation, whereas too much can impair performance.

Moderate Arousal

An optimal level of alertness and physical and mental activation that is conducive to effective, efficient performance on tasks.

Sport Psychologist

A professional who applies psychological principles to athletic activity and exercise to help athletes improve performance, cope with pressure, and recover from injuries.

  • Describe the principle of ideal arousal levels and how they affect an individual's performance.
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