R.M. Yerkes's scientific contributions

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... Interestingly, descriptive results indicated higher performance scores in the second set of the jumps in the neutral group than in the positive group (see Table 6 and Figure 7). Previous research showed that reduced arousal can hinder optimal high diving performances ( Hanin, 2000;Yerkes & Dodson, 1908). In addition, Allmer (1996) suggested that after the disengagement and the recovery of the stressor, it is essential for athletes to refocus on the upcoming strain (Allmer, 1996), which might not have happened in the present study. ...