The Presence of Others Does Not Always Lead to Social

question 179

Multiple Choice

The presence of others does not always lead to social facilitation because

• A) an increasing familiarity with novel stimuli facilitates free riding.
• B) the loss of self-restraint often accompanies arousal and anonymity.
• C) arousal inhibits the correct performance of difficult tasks.
• D) group discussion enhances whatever attitude is initially dominant in a group.

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Definitions:

Composite Volcanoes

Composite volcanoes, also known as stratovolcanoes, are tall, conical volcanoes built up by many layers (strata) of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash.

Rubble-covered

Describes a surface or area that is scattered with broken stones, bricks, and other fragments, often resulting from destruction or decay.

Volcanic Domes

Dome-shaped formations created by slow-moving, viscous lava that piles up near a volcano's vent rather than flowing away.

Viscous Lava Flows

Slow-moving lava flows that have a high viscosity, leading to thick, sticky forms of lava that do not travel far from the eruption site.