Which of the Following Statements Is True of Social Facilitation

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of social facilitation?

• A)It is the process by which a person's performance is decreased in a group.
• B)At high levels of arousal, our performance of simple tasks is facilitated.
• C)It is a method for inducing compliance in which a small request is followed by a larger request.
• D)It is the process by which a person's performance is increased when other members of a group engage in similar behavior.

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Definitions:

Festinger

Leon Festinger, a psychologist known for the theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort felt when one's beliefs are inconsistent with one's behaviors.

Central Route

In the context of persuasion, this refers to a pathway where individuals are influenced by the content and quality of the message, leading to lasting attitude change.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that involves passive agreement without active thinking, typically influenced by external cues such as the speaker's attractiveness or credibility.

Fact-Based

Relating to information that is supported by factual evidence.