A Common Error Among Figure Skaters During High-Pressure Competition Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

A common error among figure skaters during high-pressure competition is to mis-time the takeoff of a jump. This error, which is associated with increased arousal, is likely due to

• A) the narrowing of attention.
• B) difficulties in coordination of a movement.
• C) attending to threatening task-irrelevant cues.
• D) changes in cognitive information processing.
• E) increases in muscular tension.

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