Initial Bicycle Study

Definition

The initial bicycle study refers to a research conducted by Norman Triplett in 1898, which examined the impact of the presence of others on performance. This study laid the foundation for social facilitation theories.

Related terms

Social Facilitation:

The phenomenon where people tend to perform better on simple tasks and worse on complex tasks when they are being watched by others.

Evaluation Apprehension: The concern individuals have about how they are being evaluated by others, which can influence their performance.

Co-Action Effect: The idea that the presence of other people engaging in a similar task can enhance motivation and increase individual effort.