Michael Is Exceptionally Good at Ping-Pong

question 43

Multiple Choice

Michael is exceptionally good at Ping-Pong.According to research, good players such as Michael, who know they are being watched while they play, perform

• A) better than good players who do not know they are being watched.
• B) worse than bad players who do not know they are being watched.
• C) the same as good players who do not know they are being watched.
• D) the same as bad players who either do or do not know they are being watched.

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