Which of the following scenarios is an example of social facilitation?
a) Monita, who is a soccer player, performs better when there is a large group of people watching.
b) George chooses not to engage in certain tasks because he knows other members of the group will eventually do the work.
c) Kiera, a gymnast, falls off the balance beam because she has not mastered the skill yet.
d) Dabneh loves engaging in conversation with her friends.
Answer: a
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