As Garrett is learning cross-country skiing, he repeats to himself, "left arm, right foot, right arm, left foot." Regarding Garrett's verbalization, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Garrett is using verbal rules to back up his motor learning.
B) Garrett is using this verbalization to clear his mind and to relax him as he performs this skill.
C) Garrett's verbalizations will be most helpful in the early phases of skill learning.
D) As Garrett's skill becomes more automated, his internal speech may actually get in the way of his performing the skill.

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Garrett is not using verbalization to clear his mind or relax. Instead, he is using it to aid his motor learning by providing himself with a verbal rule to guide his movements. This technique is most helpful in the early stages of skill learning, but as the skill becomes more automated, the internal speech may actually interfere with the execution of the skill.

As Garrett Is Learning Cross-Country Skiing, He Repeats to Himself