On Which of the Following Tasks Would the Presence of Observers

question 178

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:

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Harry Harlow

An American psychologist best known for his research on social isolation and maternal separation in rhesus monkeys, which has implications for understanding human attachment and social development.

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