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Your Friend Terry, Who Has Been Practicing Free Throw Shots

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Your friend Terry, who has been practicing free throw shots in the backyard, just won the chance to shoot a half court basket for a $10,000 prize at a professional basketball game. Research indicates that Terry is


A) more likely to make the shot in front of a large crowd than in the backyard, because the added pressure increases the ability to filter out distractions.
B) less likely to choke under the pressure than a professional athlete, because professionals have their job on the line.
C) very likely to choke under pressure.
D) likely to catch a cold just before the game because of a reduced immune system from the acute stress.

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