Carry Would Like to Participate in the Interschool Drama Competition

question 9

Multiple Choice

Carry would like to participate in the interschool drama competition. She has been taking dance lessons for years and is a spectacular dancer, but does not have any experience as a singer. The teacher decides to give her a part where she has to dance and sing. According to the theory of social facilitation, how will the presence of an audience affect Carry's performance in the drama?

• A) Carry's singing will improve, but her dancing will be flawed.
• B) Carry's both singing and dancing will be enhanced.
• C) Carry's singing and dancing will be flawed.
• D) Carry's dancing will improve, but her singing will be flawed.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal

Pertaining to forms of communication that do not involve speech or written language, such as gestures, facial expressions, and posture.

Vocal Qualities

The characteristics of a person's voice, including tone, pitch, loudness, and expressiveness, which affect how spoken communication is perceived.

Audience Interest

The level of engagement or curiosity shown by the audience toward the content or subject matter being presented.

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