Vicki Laughs Out Loud at a Joke She Is Reading

question 65

Multiple Choice

Vicki laughs out loud at a joke she is reading from a magazine. One by one, her friends around her start giggling and chuckling as well, even though they are not sure what Vicki is laughing about. One even says "What's so funny?" even though she is already laughing. This scenario illustrates _____.

• A) stimulus enhancement
• B) contagious behavior
• C) imitation
• D) a social norm

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Definitions:

Leadership

The act of guiding or influencing a group towards achieving a common goal through direction, inspiration, and encouragement.

Peer Contributions

Efforts or input provided by individuals at the same level within an organization or group toward a common goal.

Scientific Method

A systematic, evidence-based approach for conducting research, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

Independent Variables

Are presumed causes that influence dependent variables.