The presence of others does not always lead to social facilitation because

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Social facilitation theory suggests that the presence of others can enhance performance on simple or well-learned tasks, but inhibit performance on complex or unfamiliar tasks. This is because the arousal that comes with the presence of others can increase dominant responses, making them more likely to occur. However, for difficult tasks that require a more thoughtful or elaborate response, the arousal may actually make it more difficult to perform correctly. Options A, B, and D relate to other social psychological phenomena, but are not specifically related to social facilitation.

The Presence of Others Does Not Always Lead to Social