Which statement correctly describes social facilitation? A) Presence of others weakens performance on complex tasks B) Both B and C are correct C) Improvement occurs only on simple... Which statement correctly describes social facilitation? A) Presence of others weakens performance on complex tasks B) Both B and C are correct C) Improvement occurs only on simple tasks when others are present D) Performance improves on all tasks in the presence of others
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an accurate description of the concept of social facilitation, specifically how the presence of others affects performance on various tasks, distinguishing between simple and complex tasks.
Answer
C) Improvement occurs only on simple tasks when others are present.
The final answer is C) Improvement occurs only on simple tasks when others are present.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is C) Improvement occurs only on simple tasks when others are present.
More Information
Social facilitation refers to the tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks in the presence of others, whereas on complex tasks, performance might not improve and can even worsen.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that social facilitation improves performance on all tasks. In reality, it enhances performance on simple tasks and can negatively impact complex tasks.
Sources
- Social facilitation - Brainly - brainly.com
- 11.2 Group Process: The Pluses and Minuses of Working Together - open.lib.umn.edu
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