The Presence of Others Does Not Always Lead to Social

question 202

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) a high level of 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:

Steroids

A class of lipophilic compounds characterized by a core structure of four fused carbon rings, varying by the functional groups attached and serving in various biological roles.

Sesquiterpene

A class of terpenes that consist of three isoprene units and have the molecular formula C15H24.

Steroid

A type of organic molecule with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms (three six-membered and one five-membered).

Terpenes

A large and diverse class of organic compounds, produced by a variety of plants, characterized by their strong smell and used in a wide range of applications, including perfumes and medicines.