When an athlete is experiencing an increase in state anxiety and is consequently unable to attend to and process information, he or she would be categorized as having a problem with ________.

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State anxiety can negatively affect attention focus and selectivity, making it difficult for the athlete to process information effectively. This can cause them to miss task-relevant cues and underperform in their motor skills. Therefore, option D, attention focus and selectivity, is the most appropriate choice.

When an Athlete Is Experiencing an Increase in State Anxiety