The Presence of Others Does Not Always Lead to Social

question 35

Multiple Choice

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

• A) an increasing familiarity with novel stimuli facilitates liking.
• 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:

Pure Capitalist Economy

An economic system where private individuals and firms control all resources, and market forces determine resource allocation with minimal government intervention.

Price Mechanism

The system by which the forces of supply and demand determine the prices of goods and services and allocate resources within an economy.

John Kenneth Galbraith

John Kenneth Galbraith was an influential Canadian-American economist and public intellectual who contributed significantly to the development of modern economic thought, particularly in the areas of consumer behavior, public policy, and economic history.

Mixed Economy

An economic system that combines private and public enterprise, incorporating elements of both capitalism and socialism.