John, a singer, performs better when there is a large audience watching him perform. This is an example of ________.

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Social facilitation refers to the tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, often performing better on simple or well-rehearsed tasks and worse on complex or new ones. In John's case, his improved performance in front of a large audience is a classic example of social facilitation.

John, a Singer, Performs Better When There Is a Large