How are learning experiences and task properties associated with adolescents’ emotions and psychophysiological states?

•This study examined adolescents’ emotions and psychophysiological states.•Data was analyzed using multilevel models in which tasks were nested in persons.•Main effects of both learning experiences and task properties were found.•Challenge × Mastery interaction was related to emotions and SCR at the within-person level.•Value × Mastery Experience interaction was related to SCR and HRV at within-person level.•Value × Errors interaction was related to anger and anxiety at between-person level.•Novel understanding of situational interplay was found.