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Optimal arousal

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The moderate level of physiological and psychological activation at which task performance is maximized, with performance declining when arousal is either too low or too high.

AP course connection

Topic 4.6: 4.6 Motivation

Unit 4

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