Term ID: T5125

Social Facilitation Effect

/social-facilitation-effect/
Phenomenon where presence of others enhances performance on simple tasks but impairs complex tasks.
Example: Improved performance on well-learned skills but decreased performance on new or difficult tasks when observed.

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Reference: Zajonc (1965)