On Which of the Following Tasks Would the Presence of Observers

question 178

Multiple Choice

On which of the following tasks would the presence of observers be LEAST likely to lead to better and faster performance?

• A) raking leaves
• B) washing dishes
• C) reciting the alphabet
• D) solving a crossword puzzle

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