Yerkes-dodson law flashcard sets

SEARCH

No sets

There are no sets in this subject.

Get rid of ads on Quizlet

No groups found.

yerkes-dodson law definitions
# Definition Sets
1evidences arousal theory; the more complex a task, the lower level of arousal that can be tolerated without interference before the performance deteriorates; ex. used in class-driving to school, driving angry, finding a new location, boiling an egg7 sets
2inverted u-shaped relation between arousal on the one hand, and affect and performance on the other3 sets
3theory arguing that for performance to be optimal, the amount of arousal required must be optimized. too much or too little stimulation will result in a poorer performance.3 sets
4performance improves as a function of anxiety up to a threshold beyond which there is a fall off in performance2 sets
5the theory that a degree of psychological arousal helps performance, but only to a point.2 sets
6theres an inverted u-shaped relationship between arousal and performance. our arousal level shifts depending on time of day. when were underaroused, we frequently experience stimulus hunger, or a drive for stimulation1 set
7a summary of the relationships among arousal, task complexity, and performance.1 set
8states 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 deteriorates1 set
9a degress of psychological arousal helps performance - sex and athletes1 set
10performance is best under conditions of moderate arousal1 set
11this law says that for easy tasks, moderatley high arousal is optimal; for difficult tasks, moderately low is optimal; for most average tasks, a moderate level of arousal is optimal1 set
12states that we might perform well on an easy task with a very high level of arousal, but the same high level of arousal would prevent us from performing well on a difficult task. this is because our arousal needs may vary by activity.1 set
13for easy tasks, moderately high arousal is optimal; for difficult taks, moderately low is optimal, and for most average tasks, a moderate level of arousal is optimal1 set
14a statement that performance is a curvilinear function of arousal or motivation, showing first an increase and then a decrease as arousal or motivation is increased1 set
15tasks of moderate difficulty, not too easy or too hard, elicit the highest level of performance.1 set
16the more complex the task, the lower the level of arousal that can be tolerated without interfering with performance1 set
17the more complex the task the lower the level of arousal that can be tolerated without interfering with performance1 set
18the principle that performance on tasks is best when the arousal level is appropriate to the difficulty of the task; higher arousal for simple tasks, moderate arousal for moderate tasks, and lower arousal for complex tasks.1 set
19a moderate amount of stress is conducive to learning1 set
20law stating that effective performance is more likely if the level of arousal is suitable to the activity1 set
21inverted u shaped relation btwn arousal on the one hand and affect and performance on the other1 set
22law stating performance is related to arousal; moderate levels of arousal lead to better performance than do levels of arousal that are too low or too high. this effect varies which the difficulty of the task; easy tasks require a high-moderate level whereas more difficult tasks require a low-moderate level1 set
23performance peaks as arousal is in the middle1 set
24performance increases with arousal until an optimal point, after which arousal interferes with performance1 set
25motivation inhibits the solving of difficult problems1 set
26proposition that the relationship between arousal and performance involves an inverted u-shaped function, with better performance occuring at moderal levels of arousal1 set
27law stating performance is related to arousal; easy tasks require a high level while more difficult tasks require a low level.1 set
28principle that the optimum level of arousal for peak performane will vary somewhat depending on the nature of the task1 set
29inverted u-shaped relation between arousal on the one hand, and performance on the other1 set
30performance improves as a function of anxiety up to a threshold beyond which there is a fall off in performance; a middle range of anxiety helps us perform better1 set
31better on simple task when arousal is high (football) better on simple task when arousal is low (math test)1 set
32performance increases as arousal increases until optimal level is reached then performance decreases1 set
33law stating performance is related to arousal; moderate levels of arousal lead to better performance than do levels of arousal that are too low or too high. the effect varies with the difficulty of the task: easy task require a high-moderate level while more difficult tasks require a low-moderate level.1 set
34inverted u-shaped relation between arousal on the one hand, and affect and performance on the other.1 set
35inverted u-shaped relationship between arousal and performance. if not aroused enough, don't want to perform, if aroused too much, become nervous and don't perform well.1 set
36u-shaped relationship between arousal and performance/affect1 set
37law stating performance is related to arousal; moderate levels of arousal lead to better performance than do levels of arousal that are too high or low. this effect varies with the difficulty of the task: an easy task requires a high-moderate level while more difficult tasks require a low-moderate level.1 set
38law stating performance is related to arousal; moderate levels of arousal lead to better performance than do levels of arousal that are too low or too high. this effect varies with the difficulty of the task: easy tasks require a high-moderate level while more dificult tasks require a low-moderate level1 set
39a law that with a high level of arousal, we might perform well at an easy task, but fail at a difficult task1 set
40proposition that the relationship between arousal and performance involves an inverted u-shaped function1 set