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Aaron Kwahmie
on Nov 15, 2024
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Which theory was based on an initial observation that cyclists were able to ride faster when racing others than when racing alone in time trials?
A) system justification theory
B) terror management theory
C) social identity theory
D) social facilitation theory
Social Facilitation Theory
The concept that individuals perform differently when in the presence of others, often improving on well-practiced tasks and performing less well on new or difficult tasks.
Cyclists
Individuals who ride bicycles, whether for recreation, transportation, sport, or exercise.
Time Trials
Competitive events where individuals or teams race against the clock to complete a certain distance or course in the shortest possible time.
- Differentiate among the multiple theories of social psychology that pertain to the dynamics of groups, including theories of social facilitation and social identity.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among the multiple theories of social psychology that pertain to the dynamics of groups, including theories of social facilitation and social identity.