The Presence of Others Does Not Always Lead to Social

question 179

Multiple Choice

The presence of others does not always lead to social facilitation because

• A) an increasing familiarity with novel stimuli facilitates free riding.
• B) the loss of self-restraint often accompanies arousal and anonymity.
• C) arousal inhibits the correct performance of difficult tasks.
• D) group discussion enhances whatever attitude is initially dominant in a group.

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