Which statement best describes the effect of external cues on motor learning?

• A. The motor system tends to be less efficient
• B. The learner relies more on internal feedback
• C. The motor system performs more naturally
• D. The cognitive load decreases only with feedback

Answer: (C)

External cues shift attention away from the body and toward the effect of the movement, which helps the motor system organize the action more automatically. When you focus externally, movements become more fluid and natural because less conscious control is required, and the body can pattern itself toward the goal with smoother coordination. That automatic, effortless feel is why this statement best describes the effect. The other ideas don’t fit because external cues usually improve efficiency and automaticity, not reduce them; they also tend to lessen reliance on internal feedback rather than increase it; and cognitive load isn’t limited to situations with feedback—the external focus can ease processing even without explicit feedback.