Social Facilitation Flashcards
What is social facilitation?
The tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when in the presence of others.
True or False: Social facilitation occurs only in competitive situations.
False
Fill in the blank: Social facilitation is most likely to enhance performance on ______ tasks.
simple or well-learned
What effect does the presence of an audience have on novice performers?
It can lead to decreased performance due to increased anxiety.
Which psychologist is known for studying social facilitation?
Norman Triplett
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a factor that influences social facilitation?
The complexity of the task
What is the ‘Yerkes-Dodson Law’ in relation to social facilitation?
It states that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, which varies with task difficulty.
True or False: Social facilitation can lead to social loafing.
False
Fill in the blank: The presence of others can lead to increased ______ when performing simple tasks.
arousal
What is the difference between social facilitation and social loafing?
Social facilitation refers to improved performance in the presence of others, while social loafing refers to decreased effort in a group setting.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key concept of social facilitation?
Audience effect
What role does evaluation apprehension play in social facilitation?
It can increase arousal and enhance performance if the task is simple.
True or False: Social facilitation effects are consistent across all types of tasks.
False
Fill in the blank: The term ‘coaction’ refers to ______.
the presence of others performing the same task
What is the primary outcome of social facilitation on expert performers?
Increased performance on simple tasks.
Multiple Choice: Which situation is least likely to produce social facilitation?
Performing a complex math problem in front of a crowd.
What is an example of a situation where social facilitation can occur?
Athletes performing in front of a cheering crowd.
True or False: Social facilitation only applies to physical activities.
False
Fill in the blank: Social facilitation can lead to ______ in social settings.
enhanced performance
What are the two main types of social facilitation effects?
Audience effects and coaction effects.
