In an Experiment on the Effect of Social Presence, Markus

question 25

Multiple Choice

In an experiment on the effect of social presence, Markus (1978) found that participants:

• A) dressed more slowly in unfamiliar clothing when someone else was present.
• B) dressed even more slowly in unfamiliar clothing when someone else was present and having a look.
• C) had more trouble putting their pants on than their shirts.
• D) dressed slower in familiar clothing when the audience was attentive.

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Definitions:

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The strategic and often subtle actions taken within organizational or governmental contexts to gain advantage, influence decisions, or achieve specific outcomes.

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