Marco has been running each afternoon trying to beat his college's record for the 400 meter sprint. Despite all his practicing, he hasn't been able to come in under his usual time. There's a big fan turnout for the track meet on Saturday against the rival school and Marco not only beats the old record, but far surpasses it. Marco's behavior illustrates

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Marco's improved performance in the presence of a large crowd suggests social facilitation, the phenomenon in which an individual performs better on a task in the presence of others.

Marco Has Been Running Each Afternoon Trying to Beat His