According to Zajonc, whether the increased drive state (resulting from being in the presence of others) improves or impedes an individual's performance depends on the

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Zajonc's theory suggests that the presence of others increases arousal, which enhances performance on simple or well-learned tasks but impairs performance on complex or new tasks. Thus, the nature of the task determines the effect of increased arousal on performance.

According to Zajonc, Whether the Increased Drive State (Resulting from Being