The ______ is named after an instance where a person outperformed a steam drill when they learned that their performance was to be compared to it.
A) John Stuart Mill Effect
B) Compensatory Rivalry Effect
C) John Henry Effect
D) John Henry Compensatory Rivalry Effect

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The John Henry Effect refers to a situation where individuals perform better or work harder when they know they are being compared to a machine or are in a competition, inspired by the folklore story of John Henry, who outperformed a steam-powered drill.

The ______ Is Named After an Instance Where a Person