As Garrett Is Learning Cross-Country Skiing,he Repeats to Himself,"left Arm,right

question 133

Multiple Choice

As Garrett is learning cross-country skiing,he repeats to himself,"left arm,right foot,right arm,left foot." Regarding Garrett's verbalization,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Garrett is using verbal rules to back up his motor learning.
• B) Garrett is using this verbalization to clear is mind and to relax him as he performs this skill.
• C) Garrett's verbalizations will be most helpful in the early phases of skill learning.
• D) As Garrett's skill becomes more automated, his internal speech may actually get in the way of his performing the skill.

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