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P/PS/98. Does competition enhance performance?

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2500
DATE:
2006
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of social facilitation, or enhanced performance in the presence of competitors and audience. A psychological test is conducted to examine the effects of competition on participants comparing the results of cycling in competition and cycling alone. Conclusions are made about competition as a factor in social facilitation.

 

KEYWORDS: Social facilitation, competition,

 
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