Softball players were asked to estimate the size of a softball immediately after a game. When perceived ball size was examined in relation to batting average, it was revealed that _____.
A) batters who hit well perceived the ball to be smaller than batters who were less successful
B) experienced batters perceived the ball to be larger than less experienced batters with the same hit-rate
C) experienced batters perceived the ball to be smaller than less experienced batters
D) batters who hit well perceived the ball to be bigger than batters who were less successful

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Research has shown that athletes' perception of the size of sports objects can be influenced by their performance. In the context of softball, players who perform well (i.e., have a high batting average) tend to perceive the ball as being larger than it is, which could be attributed to increased confidence or a psychological effect related to their success in hitting the ball. This phenomenon suggests that success in hitting can alter perception, making the ball seem bigger and presumably easier to hit.

Softball Players Were Asked to Estimate the Size of a Softball