Which of the following represents an example of social facilitation?
a. A talented musician performs better in front of a instructor than an audience.
b. An individual's test score improves after studying with a group of friends the previous evening.
c. An individual concentrates better on his exam after the teacher moves him to a more quiet room.
d. An individual runs faster with a group of friends than by herself.
Question 2
Well established groups are often characterized by all of the following EXCEPT?
a. Common goals
b. Common motives
c. Defined roles and statuses
d. Absence of social rank or hierarchy among group members
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