The magician performed her simple tricks even better in front of the audience than in practice. But her big finale fell flat. What best explains this?
A. evaluation apprehension hypothesis
B. mere presence hypothesis
C. optimal distinctiveness
D. comparative social psychology
Answer: B
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a. supervisor is only the employee's immediate superior. b. employee knows that another employee has refused. c. supervisor is not a person of particularly high status. d. supervisor gives the order in person.
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