Give an Example of (1) Social Facilitation and (2) Social

question 174

Essay

Give an example of (1) social facilitation and (2) social loafing at a sports event.

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Definitions:

Fixation

An obsessive interest or feeling stuck at a particular stage of psychosexual development, according to Freud.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where distressing memories, thoughts, or impulses are excluded from conscious awareness.

Forbidden Impulse

An unconscious wish or desire that is deemed unacceptable or taboo by societal standards and is often repressed.

Anxiety

A sensation of apprehension, tension, or discomfort, often in anticipation of an upcoming event or regarding a situation whose outcome is not yet known.