Asked by Jaime Michele on May 10, 2024
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When Shaina is about to begin her speech in class, she notices that a few of her classmates are whispering among themselves. She becomes nervous that she might be boring to her audience and gets distracted. In this scenario, the presence of the classmates is not likely to facilitate her performance due to _________.
A) social pressure
B) deindividuation
C) evaluation apprehension
D) diffusion of responsibility
Evaluation Apprehension
Concern that others are evaluating our behavior.
Social Pressure
The influence exerted by society or a group of people on an individual, encouraging conformity to certain behaviors, norms, or values.
Diffusion of Responsibility
A psychological phenomenon where people are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.
- Gain an understanding of the factors that contribute to social loafing and bystander behavior.
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JP
JULIE PASAPORTEMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Evaluation apprehension refers to the concern that individuals have about how they are being judged or evaluated by others. In this case, the presence of the classmates who are whispering could make Shaina feel like she is not interesting or engaging enough, which is likely to increase her evaluation apprehension and make her nervous or distracted. Social pressure, deindividuation, and diffusion of responsibility are not as relevant to this scenario.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the factors that contribute to social loafing and bystander behavior.