As Dana performs her ice skating program at the Nationals, she begins to feel like she is almost in a trance with time seeming to slow "almost to a crawl." She feels at one with her performance and flows with it, having complete and perfect control over every movement. According to sports psychologists, Dana is experiencing
A)nirvana.
B)aesthetic performance.
C)attention overload.
D)peak performance.

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Dana is experiencing what is known as "peak performance," a state where athletes perform at their best with a sense of effortless flow and control, often accompanied by a distortion in their perception of time.

As Dana Performs Her Ice Skating Program at the Nationals