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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