A Rival Bowling Team Always Beats Your Team

question 11

Essay

A rival bowling team always beats your team. Bob, a large, exuberant, somewhat loud fellow, is on the rival team. Bob bowls very well, but not any better than the other members of his team, who are relatively quiet. One night Bob is absent, and you feel certain that your team will now win. Based on what you know about conditioning, why might you feel that way?

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