Dave is ready to shoot free throws during a "big" game. Sweat is pouring off his face; in fact, his whole body is dripping wet. Dave shoots and misses

As he runs back to the huddle during a timeout, he tells his teammates that he choked. What term might a psychologist use to describe what Dave is experiencing?

a) anticipatory anxiety
b) competitive anxiety
c) sport-induced dissociation
d) obsessive-compulsive disorder


B

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