Dan really doesn't feel like riding the stationary bicycle today, but he doesn't want the people around him to think he is a slacker. If he decides to continue exercising, which of the following concepts might explain his actions?

A. Social productivity
B. Social loafing
C. Social facilitation
D. Social idleness


Answer: C

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