Researchers Have Found That the More Difficult a Task, the Greater

question 14

Multiple Choice

Researchers have found that the more difficult a task, the greater the tendency for people to

• A) experience role ambiguity.
• B) be overconfident.
• C) quit.
• D) become violent.
• E) become cautious.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others compared to when alone, often improving on simple tasks or tasks at which they are skilled.

Challenge

A situation, task, or problem that requires a person to use their skills, knowledge, or resources to overcome it.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on simple tasks and performing worse on complex tasks.

Dominant Response

In social psychology, the most common or likely behavior a person displays in response to a specific stimulus or situation.