According to the theory of social facilitation, the presence of others should lead to all except which of the following?

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The theory of social facilitation posits that the presence of others can lead to improved performance on simple or well-practiced tasks (Choice A), an increase in physiological arousal (Choice B), and the manifestation of a dominant response (Choice C). However, social facilitation does not typically lead to more carefully deliberated behavior (Choice D) because the presence of others can be distracting and cause individuals to rely on automatic or habitual responses rather than deliberate decision-making.

According to the Theory of Social Facilitation, the Presence of Others