If We Use a Drive Theory Explanation of Social Facilitation

question 43

Multiple Choice

If we use a drive theory explanation of social facilitation we would argue that:

• A) group membership can improve or distract performance.
• B) membership goals will impair or distract performance.
• C) group tasks will improve and enhance performance.
• D) social presence can impair or improve performance.

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Definitions:

Statistically Different

Being statistically different means that observed differences between groups or variables in a study are unlikely to have occurred by chance, according to statistical analysis. This distinction supports the idea that the observed effects reflect true differences in the populations being studied.

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that quantify the direction and strength of the relationship between two numerical variables.

Continuous Variables

Variables that can take on an infinite number of values within a given range, representing quantities that can be divided into finer units.

Correlations

Statistical measures that describe the degree to which two variables move in relation to each other.