Social Facilitation/Inhibition Flashcards
1
Q
Inhibition
A
Negative effects due to the presence of others
2
Q
Facilitation
A
Positive effects due to the presence of others
5
Q
Audience
A
Just watches
6
Q
Competitors
A
In conflict with the performer
7
Q
Social reinforcers
A
Encourage or criticise performance
8
Q
Co-actors
A
Doing the sport alongside you
9
Q
Effects of the audience and co-actors
A
Increased arousal and drive »_space;> Increased probability of dominant response
If task is complex or novice performer
- Inhibition
If task is simple or expert performer
- Facilitation
10
Q
Evaluation Apprehension
A
The fear of being judged
11
Q
Evaluation Apprehension is worse if…
A
- The audience is known to us
- The audience is critical
- The audience includes scouts
- Individual lacks confidence
12
Q
How to prevent Social Inhibition
A
- Familiarise players with playing in front of a crowd
- Gradually introducing evaluation
- Improving focus and concentration
- Lower arousal levels
- Decrease the importance of the event
- Peer support groups
13
Q
Audience and Co-actors are…
A
Passive
14
Q
Competitors and Social Reinforcers are…
A
Interactive
