Assume that you are playing pool at the student union when several of your buddies surround the table to watch you play. If you are __________ player, you would __________ because of the arousing effects of their presence.
A) an excellent; make most of your shots
B) an excellent; perform worse than usual
C) mediocre; play better than before
D) poor; perform better than you have in the past

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According to the social facilitation theory, the presence of others enhances performance on well-learned or simple tasks. Therefore, if you are an excellent player, you would make most of your shots due to the arousing effects of their presence.

Assume That You Are Playing Pool at the Student Union