Which effect describes improved performance on an easy task when other people are present?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Social facilitation
- Step 1: The presence of others raises arousal. Step 2. This improves performance on simple or well-practiced tasks but worsens it on difficult ones. Answer: social facilitation. Why not the others: social loafing reduces individual effort in group tasks.
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