Pavati is a competitive gymnast and has made it to the final round of the Olympic trials.She is intensely motivated to perform at her absolute peak.Given your knowledge of the effects of arousal on performance,you might advise her that she should _____,because _____.
A) calm down; very high arousal can hurt her performance
B) calm down; she will lose focus and hurt her performance
C) stay intensely motivated; very high arousal will help her performance
D) stay intensely motivated; it will increase her focus and help her performance

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The optimal level of arousal for peak performance varies among individuals, but generally, very high arousal can hurt performance as it can lead to anxiety, loss of focus and coordination, and reduced fine motor control. Therefore, it is advisable for Pavati to calm down to maintain an optimal level of arousal for her performance.

Pavati Is a Competitive Gymnast and Has Made It to the Final