Home field advantage and reducing social inhibition

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Home field advantage and when it turns against a team, and reducing social inhibition through selective attention, practice with an audience, mental rehearsal, stress management, private learning and grooving skills.

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1. 1

   What is home field advantage?

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   Home field advantage is the tendency for teams to win more often at home. Familiar surroundings and supportive crowds help.

2. 2

   What factors create home field advantage?

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   Crowd support, familiarity with the venue and no travel fatigue all contribute. Officials may also be influenced by home crowds.

3. 3

   Why can home field advantage sometimes turn into a disadvantage?

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   Expectations of a home crowd can raise pressure. Performers may choke in front of their own fans.

4. 4

   How can selective attention reduce social inhibition?

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   Selective attention helps a performer focus on the task and block out the crowd. Attention stays on relevant cues.

5. 5

   How can practising in front of an audience reduce social inhibition?

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   Practice with spectators present makes performers used to being watched. The audience then has less effect.

6. 6

   How can mental rehearsal reduce social inhibition?

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   Mental rehearsal lets a performer imagine performing well in front of a crowd. Confidence increases.

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