With Regard to Athletic Performance, Which of the Following Statements

question 37

Multiple Choice

With regard to athletic performance, which of the following statements is true?

• A) The Yerkes-Dodson law correctly predicts performance.
• B) Athletes perform best if they practice under high-pressure conditions.
• C) Athletes perform best if they increase their arousal levels right before the competition begins.
• D) Different athletes respond best to different styles and techniques.

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Definitions:

Potential Space

An area between two adjacent body parts or organs that can potentially become a real space if filled with fluid, air, or other substances.

Tense Muscles

Muscles that are contracted and stiff, often due to stress, overuse, or underlying health conditions, leading to discomfort and reduced mobility.

Massage Technique

A range of methods and strokes applied to the body's soft tissues to relieve tension, improve blood flow, and promote relaxation.

Vertebral Column

The spine; a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the lower back, protecting the spinal cord and supporting the body.