Professional athletes often perform better in front of a large crowd during a game than alone during practice.This finding supports the theory of:
A)social facilitation.
B)social loafing.
C)social comparison.
D)deindividuation.

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Social facilitation is the theory that the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on simple or well-learned tasks, but can hinder performance on complex or unfamiliar tasks. The presence of a large crowd during a game may provide athletes with increased arousal and motivation, leading to a better performance, even if they are experienced and skilled.

Professional Athletes Often Perform Better in Front of a Large