PSYCH 414 Lecture Notes - Christa Mcauliffe, Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
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76 seconds after lift-off, the shuttle exploded, because of a leak in the rocket booster field joint. The crew included a teacher, christa mcauliffe, the 1st civilian to join a nasa crew in space. Challenger was launched on an abnormally cold day. Some concern before launch about whether the o-rings could withstand cold temperatures. Arousal from presence of other people an the knowledge you are being evaluated. People do better on simple tasks and worse on complex tasks. Ex: if people are watching you at the gym, you will work out longer / harder. 4 students observed either novice or experienced pool players shoot pool. Novices: make less shots if they are being watched. Pros: make more shots if they are being watched. Relaxation from presence of other people and knowledge that you cannot be evaluated (but the group as a whole can) People do worse on simple tasks and better on complex tasks.
