Elizabeth,a camp director,has seen some people rise to the challenge of the collective hike,as they seem to draw energy from the group.But other campers seem to become weaker when they must hike with the others.Elizabeth's insights are consistent with ___ theory.
A)Zajonc's drive
B)distraction/conflict
C)social orientation
D)Triplett's hypnosis
E)Cottrell's evaluation apprehension

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Elizabeth's observations suggest that some individuals perform better in a group while others struggle. This aligns with social orientation theory, which suggests that individuals differ in the extent to which they are motivated by social situations. Some individuals have a social orientation and draw energy from social situations, while others have a task orientation and perform better when working alone.

Elizabeth,a Camp Director,has Seen Some People Rise to the Challenge