Sometimes Famous Performers Have Horrible Final Rehearsals in Empty Auditoriums

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Multiple Choice

Sometimes famous performers have horrible final rehearsals in empty auditoriums prior to a big performance, yet they end up having wonderful performances in front of audiences. Why would the presence of others improve performance on a well-rehearsed task, such as a musical performance?

• A) They are performing for money.
• B) They experience cognitive dissonance.
• C) They aim to impress the critics.
• D) They are aroused.

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Definitions:

Erikson's Theory

A psychoanalytic theory of human development proposed by Erik Erikson, emphasizing eight stages of psychosocial development throughout the lifespan.

Human Consciousness

Refers to the awareness or perception of oneself and the environment, including thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

Unconscious Forces

Psychological factors that influence behavior and decision-making without an individual's conscious awareness, as theorized in psychoanalytic psychology.

Psychosocial Development

Psychosocial development refers to the theory originated by Erik Erikson that describes how individuals develop social and emotional skills across eight stages from infancy to adulthood.