In the Language of Social Facilitation Theory, the So-Called Dominant

question 140

Multiple Choice

In the language of social facilitation theory, the so-called dominant response is ____.

• A) the response that is most common for a given person in a given situation
• B) the response that is most common among most people in most situations
• C) the response that is most socially valued within a given situation
• D) an aggressive response

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Definitions:

Imitative Suicides

A phenomenon where suicides increase following the media reporting of an original suicide, as individuals imitate the act.

Psychodynamic

Refers to a psychological approach that emphasizes the unconscious processes influencing behavior, stemming from early experiences.

Self-Directed Aggression

Behaviors in which an individual inflicts harm upon themselves, often as a manifestation of psychological distress.

Humanist

An individual who focuses on the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often emphasizing the importance of human dignity and concerns.