Asked by Chloe Summerville on Jun 02, 2024

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According to the social facilitation theory, for most people, task performance for tasks such as ____ should be enhanced by the presence of others, while task performance for tasks such as ____ should be hindered by the presence of others.

A) washing dishes; walking
B) solving a difficult math problem; walking
C) solving a difficult math problem; washing dishes
D) washing dishes; solving a difficult math problem

Social Facilitation Theory

The hypothesis that the presence of others can enhance an individual's performance on simple tasks but may impair performance on complex tasks.

Task Performance

Task performance involves the execution of duties or responsibilities effectively and efficiently, often assessed in professional and academic contexts.

  • Differentiate between activities likely influenced by social facilitation and those that remain unaffected.
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Elise MartinezJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Social facilitation theory suggests that the presence of others enhances performance on simple or well-learned tasks (like washing dishes) but hinders performance on complex or new tasks (like solving a difficult math problem).