Parvati is a competitive gymnast at the Olympic trials.She is highly motivated to perform her absolute best,which results in a highly aroused state.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.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Very high levels of arousal can negatively impact performance by causing anxiety or impairing concentration, which is why calming down can be beneficial.

Parvati Is a Competitive Gymnast at the Olympic Trials