Does It Help (or Hurt) to Have Friends and Family in the Audience?

We've all heard of "home-court advantage." But research suggests that there are times when performing in front of a supportive audience can put us at a disadvantage too.

Does It Help (or Hurt) to Have Friends and Family in the Audience?

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