Which of the Following Situations Demonstrates the Best Example of Social

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations demonstrates the best example of social facilitation?

• A)Mary,who is a new member of the ballet class,is asked to demonstrate a step sequence for the senior members of the company.Mary is concerned that her technique will not be up to par with the rest of the team.
• B)John is an excellent lead dancer,and when learning a new routine,loses track of time because he is so engaged in his task.
• C)Sonya is an up and coming dancer,and her teacher puts quite a bit of pressure on her to perform perfectly.In her dance recital,despite weeks of rehearsals,Sonya's mind goes blank,and she can't remember her routine.
• D)Julia is a strong dancer,and when asked to demonstrate her solo to a room full of classmates,her performance is more energetic,and her leaps are higher.

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Definitions:

Thomas Theorem

The sociological theory proposing that if people define situations as real, their consequences are also real, highlighting the subjective nature of reality.

Perceptions

How one understands or interprets the world through their senses and cognitive processes.

Reality

The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

Secondary Socialization

The process of learning the appropriate behaviors, values, and norms of a smaller section within the larger society, typically outside the family, such as schools and workplaces.