Social facilitation Flashcards
what psychologist suggested performance is effected by others present
Zajonc
what does BEDTOP stand for
Behavioural effect due to others present
Who are the “Others present”?
Auidience
Co-actors-doing same thing as u, not competing
Competitors
Social reinforcers- coach
Who are the inteactive “Others”?
Competititors
Social reinforcers
Who are the passive “Others”?
Audience
Co-actors
Who or what situations would be inhibited by the pressure from audiences?
Novices
Complex task
Define social facilitation
Positive effect of the presence of others on performance
Why do experts perforem well in pressure, give reference to a theory
Drive theory suggests as pressure increases so does performance in experts. This is because their dominant response is strong
Define evalution apprehension
Perceived fear of being judged
What 3 factors increases evaluation apprehension
We know the audience
Audience is critical/important
We are lacking confidence
