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Level of Arousal or Activation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The level of arousal or activation refers to the degree of alertness and readiness to perform a task. It is the optimal state of physiological and psychological activation necessary for efficient performance.

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