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As the experiment continues, Sheldon’s pursuit of anxiety transcends scientific optimization and becomes a detriment to his health and relationships. The Big Bang Theory 8x13 - "The Anxiety Optimization"

: Using an EEG cap provided by Amy, a neurobiologist, Sheldon establishes a performance baseline through cognitive tests. [S8E13] The Anxiety Optimization

: Sheldon successfully identifies a "sweet spot" where his anxiety levels rise, and his problem-solving rate supposedly increases. III. The Descent into Obsession As the experiment continues, Sheldon’s pursuit of anxiety

Sheldon grounds his experiment in the Yerkes-Dodson Law (1908) , which describes a bell-curve relationship between arousal and performance. As the experiment continues