According to social facilitation theory, task performance is sometimes enhanced by the presence of others and sometimes hurt by the presence of others. Generally speaking, this depends upon ____
a. whether the task at hand is easy or hard.
b. whether or not the others who are present are engaged in the same task.
c. whether the person is an introvert or an extrovert.
d. whether or not the others who are present are members of a social ingroup.
A
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a) psychoanalytic therapy group b) desensitization group c) self-help group d) structured behavior therapy group
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a. a pus-like discharge from the penis or vagina b. a painless sore at the place where the bacterium entered the body c. a rash d. discomfort or pain during urination