Use the History of the Flight Attendant to Discuss the Social

question 22

Essay

Use the history of the flight attendant to discuss the social construction of skill.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation Theory

A theory that explains how the presence of others influences the performance of an individual, often leading to improvements in tasks they are good at.

Performance

The act of carrying out a task or the level of efficiency and effectiveness shown in the execution of a task.

Simple Tasks

Activities or work that can be easily accomplished without requiring extensive skills or resources.

Social Facilitation Theory

Proposes that the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on simple tasks but can impair performance on complex tasks.