When a crowd of people clap or cheer, it is difficult to tell just how loud each individual is applauding or cheering. If people tend to clap louder when they are alone than when they are in a crowd, they are probably engaging in
a. social facilitation.
b. social loafing.
c. cognitive dissonance.
d. groupthink.
Answer: B
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