In a classic study that involved college students shooting pool at a student union, it was found that when being watched by others, good players who were confident in their pool playing improved their accuracy, while the less confident players decreased their accuracy. This experiment illustrates the principle known as

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This experiment illustrates the principle of social facilitation, which suggests that the presence of others can enhance the performance of well-practiced tasks or skills in individuals who are confident, while it can impair the performance of less confident individuals or those performing less familiar tasks.

In a Classic Study That Involved College Students Shooting Pool