In order to predict whether the presence of others will help or hinder performance, one needs two pieces of information: whether __________ and whether __________.
A) individual performance can be evaluated; the task is simple or complex
B) arousal is present; one holds individualistic or collectivistic values
C) arousal is high or low; the others are friends or strangers
D) individual performance can be evaluated; arousal is high or low

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The presence of others can affect performance through social facilitation or social inhibition. The key factors are whether individual performance can be evaluated and the complexity of the task. Simple tasks are generally performed better in the presence of others, while complex tasks may suffer.

In Order to Predict Whether the Presence of Others Will