HMS, BM EQ-Bank 528 MC

A basketball coach is working with a player who recently experienced a severe ankle injury. Despite having physically recovered, the player hesitates when performing layups and avoids jumping in traffic under the basket.

Which characteristic of the learner is most directly impacting skill performance in this scenario?

Prior experience
Heredity
Ability
Confidence

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\(A\)

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A is correct: Includes past injuries that can negatively impact current performance, even after physical recovery.

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B is incorrect: Heredity refers to inherited traits, not experiences that affect performance.
C is incorrect: Ability refers to how easily one learns skills, not psychological impacts of past experiences.
D is incorrect: While confidence is affected, the root cause is the negative prior experience of injury.