Zajonc's Drive Theory (Compresence)explanation of the Impact of Others on Performance

question 36

Multiple Choice

Zajonc's drive theory (compresence) explanation of the impact of others on performance assumes that an audience increases

• A)mental effectiveness.
• B)arousal.
• C)physical strength.
• D)distraction.
• E)apprehension over evaluation.

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Definitions:

Preconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can easily be brought to consciousness.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that houses memories, desires, and feelings not within the immediate awareness of the individual.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, enforcing ethical conduct and societal norms.

Structural Model

A representation that outlines the arrangement and connectivity of components within a system or theory.