Question

kim is preparing to take a calculus exam. which of the following suggests that if she is very nervous, she will do poorly on this complex exam? maslows hierarchy of needs the need for achievement instinctual theory of motivation the yerkes-dodson law

Explanation:

• Maslow's hierarchy of needs focuses on human needs like physiological, safety, etc., not directly on performance due to nervousness.
• The need for achievement is about striving for accomplishment but doesn't specifically address the relationship between nervousness (arousal) and performance on a complex task.
• The instinctual theory of motivation is about innate biological forces driving behavior, not relevant to the nervousness - performance link here.
• The Yerkes - Dodson law states that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance. For complex tasks, high levels of arousal (like being very nervous) can lead to poor performance.

Answer:

The Yerkes - Dodson law