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asmith134

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Sometimes famous performers have horrible final rehearsals in empty auditoriums prior to a big performance, yet they end up having wonderful performances in front of audiences.
 
  Why would the presence of others increase performance on a well-rehearsed task, such as musical performance?
  a. They are performing for money.
  b. They experience cognitive dissonance.
  c. They aim to impress the critics.
  d. They are aroused.

Question 2

Social facilitation refers to the tendency of people to perform ________ on simple tasks and ________ on complex tasks when others are present.
 
  a. better; worse
  b. worse; better
  c. faster; slower
  d. slower; faster


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abro1885

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


asmith134

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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