Pavati is a competitive gymnast, who has made it to the final round of the Olympic trials. She is intensely motivated to perform at her absolute peak. Given your knowledge of the effects of arousal on performance, you might advise her that she should ____________, because ____________.
A) calm down; very high arousal can hurt performance
B) calm down; she will lose focus and hurt her performance
C) stay intensely motivated; very high arousal will help performance
D) stay intensely motivated; it will increase her focus and help performance

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best choice would be to advise Pavati to calm down because very high arousal can hurt performance. When arousal levels are extremely high, it can lead to anxiety and cause muscle tension, which can negatively impact performance. By calming down, Pavati can lower her anxiety level and perform better.

Pavati Is a Competitive Gymnast, Who Has Made It to the Final