Minh, during football practice on Monday, judges by visual perception that he can easily score a 40-yard field goal. However, on Tuesday, he strains his leg. Afterward, when he looks at a similar 40-yard field goal attempt, he says it looks harder and more like a 50-yard attempt. This is consistent with:

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This phenomenon is explained by action-specific perception, which suggests that people perceive the environment and its demands in relation to their ability to perform actions. Since Minh's ability to kick is impaired due to his strained leg, the goal appears farther away, making the task seem more difficult.

Minh, During Football Practice on Monday, Judges by Visual Perception