Geoff,a basketball player for City High School,sinks thirty straight free throws during practice.However,during the critical game of the season,with the score tied and twenty seconds left to play,Geoff misses three consecutive free throws.Geoff's behavior can be best explained by ____ theory.
A) incentive
B) arousal
C) drive reduction
D) opponent-process

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The arousal theory suggests that performance is best when there is an optimal level of arousal. In this situation, Geoff may have been too anxious or nervous, leading to a decrease in performance during the critical game despite his previous success in practice.

Geoff,a Basketball Player for City High School,sinks Thirty Straight Free