Dozens of Social Psychological Experiments on the Topic of Social

question 158

Multiple Choice

Dozens of social psychological experiments on the topic of social facilitation have employed everything from people to birds,ants,and cockroaches.Which of the following is the one consistent finding has emerged from these many studies?

• A)Difficult tasks are more arousing than simple tasks.
• B)Simplicity is the most dominant response in the presence of others.
• C)The presence of others enhances performance the most on difficult tasks.
• D)The presence of others enhances performance on simple tasks.
• E)Simple tasks are unaffected by the presence of others,but complex tasks are.

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Definitions:

Emotional Expression

The way individuals convey their feelings and emotions to others, through facial expressions, voice, body language, and actions.

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment to obtain cues on how to react or behave in certain situations.

Emotional State

The current condition of one's emotions, which can influence thoughts, behaviors, and physical responses.

Facial Communication

The use of facial expressions and movements to convey emotions, intentions, or social information.