What valuable characteristic is shared by both intrinsic and augmented feedback?

• A. Is limited to knowledge of results
• B. Can provide relevant or irrelevant feedback
• C. Always improves performance
• D. Is delivered verbally

Answer: (B)

Both intrinsic and augmented feedback share a practical trait: the information they provide can be either relevant to the task or irrelevant, and that determines how useful it is for improving performance. Intrinsic feedback comes from your own senses during and after a swing—the feel of the club, balance, tempo, and what you observe about the ball’s flight. Augmented feedback comes from outside sources like a coach, video, or launch monitor, aimed at guiding what to adjust. The value lies in whether the information points you toward changes that actually affect the shot you’re trying to hit; relevant feedback helps you refine the move, while irrelevant cues can distract or overload you. That’s why this option is the best fit. The other statements aren’t universally true: feedback isn’t limited to knowledge of results, intrinsic feedback isn’t delivered verbally, and feedback doesn’t always guarantee an improvement.