Kevin is a star basketball player known for his ability to easily make free throws. In the last minute of a playoff game, he is fouled and gets to shoot two free throws. His team is down by two and the entire stadium is yelling, half cheering and the other half booing. According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, how is he likely to perform on these free throws?
A. He will perform well on the task.
B. He will perform poorly on the task.
C. He will perform average on the task.
D. This law does not provide a way to predict performance.
Answer: A
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