Social Fac/Inhib

Question 1

What is social facilitation?

Answer 1

Positive influence on performance of others (by watching etc..)

Question 2

What is social inhibition?

Answer 2

Negative influence on performance of others (by watching etc..)

Question 3

What is Zajonic’s Theory?

Answer 3

Simple skill = dominant response is correct

Complex skill = dominant response is incorrect

Question 4

What is Cottrell’s Theory of Evaluation Apprehension?

Answer 4

Arousal/anxiety caused by people who performer felt was judging them

Question 5

Practical examples of soc fac/inhib

Answer 5

Home vs Away (more likely to win at home)
Personality type (type A is worse in front of others)
Experience/Inexperience (Novice worse than expert)

Question 6

Strategies to minimise social inhibition

Answer 6

Relaxation Techniques
Imagery
Train with an audience