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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