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Yerkes-Dodson's law  

Définition

  • The Yerkes-Dodson's law (1908) states that there is a reversed U-shaped relationship between cognitive performance and the level of arousal. In other words, extreme levels of arousal deteriorate performance. Performance is best when arousal level is moderate.

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  • • Yerkes, R. M., & Dodson, J. D. (1908). The relation of strength of stimulus to rapidity of habit-formation. Journal of comparative neurology and psychology, 18(5), 459–482.

    [Study type: empirical study / Access: closed]

Créateur

  • Frank Arnould

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/P66-NZ9KR4RW-Z

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