Abigail Is Learning a Complex New Computer Program in Her

question 97

Multiple Choice

Abigail is learning a complex new computer program in her Computers in the Real World class.She finds that she made fewer errors when she was working alone than when she is in class.This difference in her performance can best be explained by the principle of ____.

• A) descriptive norms
• B) social interference
• C) deindividuation
• D) social loafing

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also known as the "love hormone," it plays a role in social bonding and trust.

Vasopressin

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates water retention in the body and influences social behavior and bonding.

Infants' Cries

Vocal sounds made by babies to signal their needs or discomforts.

Different Things

A vague term that generally refers to objects, concepts, or entities that are not the same, highlighting diversity or variety in a group or category.