Let's say that you are not very good at playing video games. Nonetheless, while playing in the mall one afternoon, you attract a large crowd to watch you. According to Zajonc's dominant response theory of social facilitation, you will
A)perform better
B)perform worse
C)perform at you usual level
D)find that you can change people's attitudes towards video games
E)alter your sequence of dominant responses to include an audience

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According to Zajonc's dominant response theory of social facilitation, the presence of others tends to amplify our most likely response. In the context of performing a task at which one is not skilled, this means that the individual is more likely to perform worse due to the increased pressure and anxiety from the audience.

Let's Say That You Are Not Very Good at Playing