Zajonc Resolved the Conflicting Findings on How the Presence of Others

question 25

Multiple Choice

Zajonc resolved the conflicting findings on how the presence of others influences performance with the help of the well-established principle in experimental psychology that arousal

• A)enhances whatever response tendency is dominant.
• B)interferes with the performance of simple tasks.
• C)inhibits coordination of efforts.
• D)weakens competing motives.

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Definitions:

External Adaptation

The process by which an organization or organism adjusts and changes in response to changes in its external environment.

Visibility

The degree to which something is seen or known by the public, often referring to the extent of exposure or attention that a person or issue receives.

Resistance

Opposing or pushing back against ideas, changes, or circumstances that are perceived as challenging or threatening.

Organizational Culture

The values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors shared by members of an organization that influence its social and psychological environment.