Asked by Alexa Warson on Jul 26, 2024

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Which conceptual distinction is most relevant to understanding social facilitation?

A) task vs.socioemotional
B) dominant vs.nondominant
C) internal vs.external
D) unitary vs.discretionary

Dominant vs. Nondominant

A comparison between the more powerful, prevailing, or influential (dominant) side or aspect and the less powerful, subordinate, or less influential (nondominant) side or aspect.

  • Familiarize yourself with the conditions that prompt social facilitation and its effects on group collaboration and study practices.
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terrence elliott

Jul 30, 2024

Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Social facilitation theory suggests that the presence of others enhances performance on dominant (well-learned or easy) tasks and impairs performance on nondominant (new or difficult) tasks. This distinction is crucial for understanding how and why performance changes in social contexts.