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mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

The evaluation apprehension explanation for the source of arousal that produces social facilitation posits that ________ leads to increased arousaland thus to enhanced performance on simple tasks.

a. the mere presence of others
b. a social distraction, such as a loud party,
c. the presence of others who might judge us
d. vigilance and divided attention

Question 2

Baron (1986) has found that flashing lights can cause the same social facilitation effects as the presence of other people. These findings support the idea that ________ is the source of arousal that enhances performance on simple tasks.

a. evaluation apprehension
b. increased vigilance
c. distraction
d. reactance