61. People are More Motivated to Compete When There are Fewer Competitors

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This point analyzes how people react when competing against a small sample size vs. a large one.
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61. People are More Motivated to Compete When There are Fewer Competitors
  1. SAT scores were compared to analyze if people do better with fewer or more competitors.
    1. The N Effect
      1. When there are more people, it's harder to assess where you stand and therefore you are less motivated.
    2. Competition can be motivating, but don't overdo it.
      1. Showing more than 10 competitors can dampen the motivation to compete.
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