On the 72^nd hole of the U.S. Open golf tournament, Phil Mickelson misses a one-foot putt that would have won the championship. During an interview afterward, he stated, "I've made that putt a thousand times on the practice green. I can't believe that I missed it!" Based on your knowledge of social psychology, which phenomenon may have contributed to the errant putt?

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Social impairment refers to the tendency for people to perform worse on tasks when they are in the presence of others, especially if the task is complex or not well-practiced. In this case, the pressure and presence of an audience during the tournament may have negatively impacted Mickelson's performance on the putt.

On the 72nd Hole of the U

On the 72^nd Hole of the U