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Which of the following is the example of social facilitation?

Correct answer: D. Sarah runs the mile much faster when she runs against someone

  • A. Brandon agrees to his friend's request to help her move
  • B. Andrew's mom helps him build a birdfeeder
  • C. Lester becomes more nervous when speaking to a large audience
  • D. Sarah runs the mile much faster when she runs against someone

Explanation

Social facilitation occurs when the presence or performance of others improves performance, especially on well-learned or simple tasks. Sarah runs faster while competing against another person, whereas increased nervousness in an audience may reflect performance impairment rather than facilitation.

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