Terry has been practicing free-throw shots in the backyard. Terry has the chance to shoot a half-court basket for a $10,000 prize at a professional basketball game. Research indicates that Terry is
A) ?more likely to make the shot in front of a large crowd than in the backyard, because the added pressure increases the ability to filter out distractions.
B) ?less likely to choke under the pressure than a professional athlete, because professionals have their job on the line.
C) ?very likely to choke under pressure.
D) ?less likely to make the shot if Terry is female.
C
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