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


ANSWER:
b

Psychology

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