An elite gymnast and a beginner gymnast are both preparing for an upcoming showcase event that will be attended by a large crowd of spectators.
Using Zajonc’s drive theory of social facilitation and the empirical findings of Michaels et al. (1982), explain how the presence of the audience is likely to affect the performance of both gymnasts. Suggest how their coach can use this knowledge to optimize preparation for each athlete.
8 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Psychology Audience effects (Social). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.