A Common Error Among Figure Skaters During High-Pressure Competition Is

A common error among figure skaters during high-pressure competition is to mis-time the takeoff of a jump. This error, which is associated with increased arousal, is likely due to

A) the narrowing of attention.
B) difficulties in coordination of a movement.
C) attending to threatening task-irrelevant cues.
D) changes in cognitive information processing.
E) increases in muscular tension.