Based on early research by Norman Triplett with racing cyclists, we should expect that people who exercise for half an hour on rowing machines at a gym, among other people, would be more likely to ____ than people who exercise for half an hour on a rowing machine in the privacy of their home.
A)burn more calories
B)burn less calories
C)feel a sense of accomplishment
D)feel a sense of failure

Question

Based on early research by Norman Triplett with racing cyclists, we should expect that people who exercise for half an hour on rowing machines at a gym, among other people, would be more likely to ____ than people who exercise for half an hour on a rowing machine in the privacy of their home. ​
A)burn more calories
B)burn less calories
C)feel a sense of accomplishment
D)feel a sense of failure

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Norman Triplett's early research on social facilitation found that the presence of others can enhance performance on simple or well-learned tasks, such as cycling faster when racing against others. This principle suggests that exercising in the presence of others, as in a gym, might lead to increased effort and potentially burning more calories.

Based on Early Research by Norman Triplett with Racing Cyclists