An exceptionally gifted student "dumbs down" his level of conversation when interacting with his less academically gifted peers for fear of standing out too much. Which concept best explains this?
A. social facilitation
B. optimal distinctiveness theory
C. attachment theory
D. dependence
Answer: B
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