Which of the following situations demonstrates the best example of social facilitation?
A)Mary,who is a new member of the ballet class,is asked to demonstrate a step sequence for the senior members of the company.Mary is concerned that her technique will not be up to par with the rest of the team.
B)John is an excellent lead dancer,and when learning a new routine,loses track of time because he is so engaged in his task.
C)Sonya is an up and coming dancer,and her teacher puts quite a bit of pressure on her to perform perfectly.In her dance recital,despite weeks of rehearsals,Sonya's mind goes blank,and she can't remember her routine.
D)Julia is a strong dancer,and when asked to demonstrate her solo to a room full of classmates,her performance is more energetic,and her leaps are higher.

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Social facilitation is the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on a task. In the given options, the scenario where Julia's performance is better in front of a room full of classmates demonstrates social facilitation, as the presence of others is enhancing her performance. The other options either involve anxiety or distractions, which do not qualify as social facilitation.

Which of the Following Situations Demonstrates the Best Example of Social