Question

After many years of working, Seton has decided to go back to college, and he feels nervous about taking his first exam. According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, why is Seton's nervousness a good thing? Group of answer choices A moderate level of anxiety is associated with optimal performance on exams. Nervousness is correlated with intelligence, so the more nervous Seton feels, the better he will perform on the exam. Nervousness is a sign of extrinsic motivation, which signals that Seton is on a path to success. Wanting to stop the nervousness is a type of incentive that will drive Seton to study harder.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A moderate level of anxiety is associated with optimal performance on exams.

Anxiety is the body's natural reaction to stress. It is an emotional state characterized by feelings of tension, worry and bad thoughts. It is important to note that anxiety is not always a disease. Anxiety in its normal state is healthy for the individual, as it drives him to carry out projects, prosper and plan for the future. What is alarming is the excess of that feeling.

Depending on the frequency and intensity of symptoms, anxiety can become a pathology in several ways: major depressive disorder or with certain personality disorders; generalized anxiety disorder; mental disorders; eating disorder; panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder.