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Optimum Level of Stress
When stress is at the optimum level, people:
- Feel vitalized
- Are focused
- Can be productive with the least amount of effort
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Graphical Representation of the Stress-Performance Curve
A basketball player is preparing for a major championship game. In the weeks leading up to the game, the slight pressure of the upcoming event helps her focus during practice, and her shooting accuracy improves. However, on the day of the game, with the stadium full and the championship on the line, she feels overwhelmed and her accuracy drops significantly below her practice average. Which statement best explains the change in her performance?