Your basketball team is up by 50 points at halftime only to lose in the final seconds of the game due to your star player missing his free throw shots.If your teammate experienced increased arousal from the potential of being judged by the audience,this could be described as arousal due to:
A) evaluation apprehension.
B) mere presence.
C) decreased self-awareness.
D) distraction.

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Evaluation apprehension refers to the increased arousal that people experience when they know that they are being watched and evaluated by others. In this case, the star player may have felt pressure from the audience's judgment and this could have contributed to his missed free throw shots, ultimately contributing to the team's loss. Therefore, choice A is the best option.

Your Basketball Team Is Up by 50 Points at Halftime