According to Zajonc, Social Facilitation

question 108

Multiple Choice

According to Zajonc, social facilitation

• A) occurs because of concerns about being evaluated by others.
• B) results from the physical immediacy of others.
• C) occurs in humans, but not in less intelligent animals.
• D) can be explained by considering attentional processes.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, any event or stimulus that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A region of the brain involved in various functions including emotion regulation, decision-making, and impulse control.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Neurotransmitters

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