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Arousal
Arousal is the global level of alertness of the individual. It is distinct from attention in that it is not selective to a certain stimulus or stimuli, it is simply the overall level of alertness.
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ASMR and Conscientiousness
Yerkes-Dodson Law
A student drinks three strong cups of coffee right before a lecture. During the class, they feel physically jittery, their heart is racing, and they feel generally 'on edge' and hyper-aware of the classroom environment. However, they find it very difficult to focus on the professor's specific arguments. The student's overall state of heightened physiological and psychological activation is best described as an increase in which of the following?