Cottrell Et Al

question 30

Multiple Choice

Cottrell et al.(1968) found that dominant responses were no more frequent among people working in the presence of blindfolded others than among people working alone.Which theory of social facilitation is this finding consistent with?

• A) the evaluation apprehension theory
• B) the distraction-conflict theory
• C) the persuasive arguments theory
• D) the mere presence theory

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