Recent Research on the Effect of Pressure on Task Performance

question 42

Multiple Choice

Recent research on the effect of pressure on task performance in "normal" subjects suggests that

• A)choking under pressure is fairly common.
• B)choking under pressure is just an excuse.
• C)choking under pressure is a phenomenon unique to amateur performers.
• D)normal people are less likely to choke under pressure than are professional athletes.

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Definitions:

Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service that allows the owner to prevent others from using it without permission.

Rival In Consumption

A characteristic of a good whereby its consumption by one person diminishes its availability for another person.

Hersey-Blanchard

A situational leadership model proposing that effective leadership is a combination of adaptive leadership style and the maturity level of those being led.

Situational Leadership Model

A leadership framework that proposes the most effective leadership style depends on the readiness and competency of the followers in various situations.