On Which of the Following Tasks Would the Presence of Observers

question 365

Multiple Choice

On which of the following tasks would the presence of observers be least likely to lead to better and faster performance?

• A) raking leaves
• B) washing dishes
• C) reciting the alphabet
• D) solving a crossword puzzle

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Definitions:

Slave Morality

A concept in Nietzsche's philosophy contrasting master morality, suggesting that moral values originated in the oppressed, lower class and focus on virtues like humility and sympathy, as opposed to the aristocratic values of pride and power.

Master Morality

A concept from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche that values pride, strength, and nobility as qualities of the "master," as opposed to the "slave" morality, which values kindness, empathy, and sympathy.

Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, and philologist known for his critique of traditional morality and religion, as well as for his concept of the "will to power."

Traditional Morality

Ethical guidelines and values that are passed down through generations within a culture or society, often based on religious or philosophical beliefs.