According to the Drive Theory of Social Facilitation

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to the drive theory of social facilitation:

• A) arousal is a learned response to the presence of others.
• B) there is a decrease of arousal in the presence of others.
• C) both social inhibition as well as social facilitation can occur, depending on which response is dominant.
• D) an increase of arousal leads to social facilitation if the dominant response is incorrect.

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Definitions:

Defensive

A state of being protective against criticism, challenge, or threat.

Genuineness

The quality of being authentic, sincere, and honest in one's interactions and presence.

Tense/relaxed Continuum

A conceptual scale that describes the varying degrees of tension or relaxation present in an individual, situation, or environment.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.