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Working Out Hypothesis

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**Title** We constructed a top-down hypothesis that people exhibit an increase in their performance level when working out in the presence of others as opposed to working out alone. To test our hypothesis, we questioned 12 males and 12 females that are between the ages of 18 and 24, and are frequent gym-goers. We asked them whether or not they preferred to work out in front of other others, or if they would rather work out alone, and why. We formatted this question in a standard text message that we sent out to eight people each. In order to duplicate these findings, there are a few design features that should be present. First, the individuals must attend a gym or workout class on a regular basis (about 2-3 times per week). Also, on top of this, they must have …show more content…

The theory of sexual selection states that traits that help with mating success can be selected for, even if they hurt chances of survival. High testosterone levels are not necessarily great for a man health wise. However, the men with these high levels are the ones that are the highest performers in the gym. The theory of intrasexual competition involves an individual out-competing other individuals of the same sex. This goes hand in hand with people increasing their performance level when wanting to outperform others in the gym. By looking like the strongest man, you can attract more high quality females. The same concept works in reverse for women. If they look like the most physically fit female, more men will want them. Another theory in psychology that this relates to is the imaginary audience theory. This theory involves an individual having an egotistic belief that people around them are watching them and their every move. In order for an individual to feel the need to out-perform another, they must believe that others are watching

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