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:

White Rat

Typically used in psychological experimentation, a white rat is an albino variant of the common rat, chosen for its visibility and standardized conditions.

Little Albert

A landmark experiment in psychology conducted by John B. Watson which demonstrated that emotional reactions could be classically conditioned in humans.

Vicarious Conditioning

Learning that occurs by observing the reactions of others to an environment, rather than through direct experience or participation.

Emotional Responses

The reactions, both physiological and psychological, of an individual to external or internal stimuli.