Individuals Who Are About the Same Age or Maturity Level

question 93

Multiple Choice

Individuals who are about the same age or maturity level are called

• A)friends.
• B)colleagues.
• C)peers.
• D)classmates.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

An improvement in performance produced by the mere presence of others, often because of increased arousal and motivation to perform well.

Mimicking Emotions

The act of copying or displaying emotions that are not genuinely felt, often to fit into a social context or as a response to social cues.

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group that encourages members to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others, usually performing better on well-practiced tasks.