When Jude is practicing on his own, he can run the 400 meters in 60 seconds.However, when he is running against a competitor he is able to run the 400 meters in just over 56 seconds.The improvement in Jude's performance when he runs against a competitor is consistent with the concept of:

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Social facilitation theory suggests that individuals tend to perform better when in the presence of others than when they're alone. In this case, the improvement in Jude's performance when running against a competitor suggests that he is likely experiencing social facilitation.

When Jude Is Practicing on His Own, He Can Run