Social Inhibition
Definition
This refers to the tendency for individuals to perform worse or become less likely to act out in front of others compared to when they are alone.
Analogy
Picture yourself singing karaoke. Alone in your room, you belt out tunes fearlessly. But put you on stage in front of an audience and suddenly those high notes seem impossible – this is social inhibition!
Related terms
Spotlight Effect: Overestimating other people's attention towards us and our mistakes; feeling as if we're constantly under a spotlight.
Performance Anxiety: Fear or apprehension triggered by the prospect of a high-pressure performance situation.
Diffusion of Responsibility: The tendency for individuals to feel less responsible for an action when others are present.
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