When Jacob's girlfriend and her friends stopped by his house during a basketball game with his friends, Jacob's performance increased slightly due to what Zajonc calls ________.

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Social facilitation refers to the tendency for people to perform better in the presence of others. In this case, Jacob's performance may have been slightly improved due to the presence of his girlfriend and her friends, who may have provided a degree of audience effect.

When Jacob's Girlfriend and Her Friends Stopped by His House