Let's Say That You Are a Novice Chess Player

question 117

Multiple Choice

Let's say that you are a novice chess player. According to the theory of social facilitation, if an audience watches you play, you should

• A)do better than normal
• B)do worse than normal
• C)play at your normal level
• D)do better, but only if there is one person in the audience
• E)do worse, but only if there are a number of people in the audience

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Definitions:

Conformity

describes the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or societal standards.

Negatively Accelerating

Refers to a curve or trend where the rate of increase slows down as the variable grows, often found in contexts regarding growth and performance metrics.

Diversity

The inclusion of individuals with a wide range of characteristics, such as cultural backgrounds, languages, races, ages, genders, etc., within a group or organization.

Social Category Diversity

The presence of diverse social identities within a group, such as differences in race, gender, ethnicity, which can impact group dynamics and outcomes.