The PASS Model of Intelligence suggests that an optimal level of arousal is necessary for:

a) Focusing attention on relevant aspects of a problem

b) Recalling information in a serial manner

c) Planning possible courses of action

d) Evaluating the effectiveness of actions

a

Arousal/Attention : State of arousal is basic to any behaviour as it helps us in attending to stimuli. Arousal and attention enable a person to process information. An optimal level of arousal focuses our attention to the relevant aspects of a problem.