Consider the Following Performance Situation: You Are a Basketball Player

question 15

Multiple Choice

Consider the following performance situation: You are a basketball player guarding an opponent who has the ball.You know that about 80% of the time in this situation the player will move to your right and take a shot.So,you prepare to move in that direction.But,unexpectedly the player moves to your left.Which of the following describes your RT in this situation?

• A) RT will be faster than if you had not prepared to move to the right
• B) RT will be slower than if you had not prepared to move to the right
• C) RT will be the same as if you had not prepared to move to the right
• D) It is not possible to predict RT without more information about the situation

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