Directions: You should present a cogent argument based on your critical analysis of the questions posed, using appropriate psychological terminology. It is not enough to answer a question by merely listing facts.
Breanna likes to do crossword puzzles to reduce stress. She joins a puzzle club to help keep her focused on her new hobby. She participated in her first crossword puzzle tournament over the weekend, and while she thinks she could have done better, she feels good about her experience. She has already signed up for another tournament scheduled to occur in one month. Explain how each of the following might hinder Breanna from preparing for her next tournament.
A- Yerkes-Dodson law
B- Divided attention
C- Perceptual set

Breanna's success will be hampered if her stimulation is not optimum, according to Yerks dodson rule. The role determines the level of stimulation required. Breanna requires a small to medium degree of stimulation if the puzzle is tough for her.

If the task is basic, a high degree of arousal is required. If there is a variation in this arousal level, it could have a detrimental effect on Breanna's output. Thus, from the above we can conclude that the correct option is A.