Najeeb really doesn't feel like riding the stationary bicycle today, but he doesn't want the people around him to think he is a slacker. If he decides to continue exercising, what concept might explain his actions?

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Social facilitation refers to the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances someone's performance on a task they already know how to do well. In this case, Najeeb may be more likely to continue exercising because others are around, even if he doesn't feel like it, due to the social pressure to perform well in front of others.

Najeeb Really Doesn't Feel Like Riding the Stationary Bicycle Today