Asked by Stephanie Politron on Jun 13, 2024
Verified
In one of the first social psychological experiments ever conducted, researcher Norman Triplett built a "competition machine," in which children wind up a fishing reel. He found that the children were able to wind more quickly when ____.
A) they worked as a group side by side than when they worked alone
B) they worked alone than when they worked as a group side by side
C) they were explicitly asked to work as fast as possible
D) they were explicitly asked to take their time to "get it right"
Fishing Reel
A mechanical device attached to a fishing rod used in winding and stowing line.
Worked Alone
Referring to an individual completing a task or a project independently without the collaboration or assistance of others.
- Comprehend the concept of social facilitation and its influence on performance within competitive and cooperative environments.
Verified Answer
MA
Marwan AlyounesJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Triplett's experiment demonstrated the social facilitation effect, where individuals perform tasks better or faster in the presence of others than when alone.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concept of social facilitation and its influence on performance within competitive and cooperative environments.