Parvati is a competitive gymnast at the Olympic trials.She is highly motivated to perform her absolute best.Given your knowledge of the effects of arousal on performance,the best advice you can give Parvati is that she should calm down because
A) very high arousal can hurt her performance.
B) very low arousal can help her performance.
C) extrinsic motivation will reduce her ability to focus.
D) self-efficacy will increase her ability to focus.

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Research shows that very high levels of arousal can lead to a decrease in performance because they can cause anxiety and hinder focus. Therefore, calming down would be the best advice for Parvati to avoid hurting her performance.

Parvati Is a Competitive Gymnast at the Olympic Trials