Simple tasks refer to activities or assignments that are easy to perform and require minimal cognitive effort or skill. These tasks often involve basic actions or straightforward problem-solving.
The tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks when others are present.
Evaluation Apprehension: The concern individuals feel about being judged by others, which can impact their performance on simple tasks.
Distraction Conflict Theory: A theory that suggests the presence of others creates a conflict between paying attention to them and focusing on the task at hand, leading to poorer performance on simple tasks.