In Early Research It Has Been Found That the Presence

question 149

Multiple Choice

In early research it has been found that the presence of others negatively influences:

• A) performance on complex and simple tasks.
• B) performance on an athletic activity.
• C) performance on a task and the decision to help someone in need.
• D) naturalistic observations.

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Definitions:

Ego

The ego, in psychology, represents the realistic part of the mind that mediates between the desires of the id, the moralizing role of the superego, and the external world.

Psychosexual Stages

A Freudian theory that developmental stages beginning in infancy during which the pleasure-seeking energies of the id become focused on certain erogenous zones.

Pleasure-Seeking Energies

Pleasure-Seeking Energies involve the basic drives and instincts that compel individuals to seek out experiences or objects that provide gratification and enjoyment.

Conflict

A situation or process in which individuals, groups, or interests are in opposition, leading to disputes or confrontations.