In a study supporting embodied cognition, only skilled basketball players watching a video of a free-throw new if it would be a basket or not because:

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Embodied cognition theory suggests that our understanding of the world is strongly influenced by our bodily experiences. In this case, skilled basketball players have more bodily experience making free throws, which allows them to have an embodied understanding of what it takes to make a successful shot. This embodied knowledge allows them to predict the outcome of the shot more accurately than individuals who lack this bodily experience. Therefore, C is the best choice.

In a Study Supporting Embodied Cognition, Only Skilled Basketball Players