Assume That You Are Playing Pool at the Student Union

question 61

Multiple Choice

Assume that you are playing pool at the student union when a group of people surround the table to watch you play.If you are _______ player,you would play _______ because of the arousing effects of their presence.

• A) a poor; better than you have in the past
• B) a mediocre; better than before
• C) an excellent; about the same
• D) an excellent; worse than usual
• E) an excellent; better than before

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Definitions:

Behavior Genetics

The study of the role genetic factors play in shaping behaviors, traits, and abilities.

Observable Responses

Behaviors or actions that can be seen or measured as a reaction to stimuli.

Behavioral Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which the environment and learning influence actions.

Social-Cultural

Pertaining to the influences that social and cultural contexts have on human behavior and thinking.