Rulani is a very good golfer when he is alone, and an excellent golfer when he is with others.In the language of social facilitation theory, playing golf well appears to be a(n) ____ for Rulani.
A)central response
B)dominant response
C)default response
D)optimally distinctive response

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According to social facilitation theory, the presence of others can impact an individual's performance in different ways. If the task being performed is something that the individual is already skilled at, the presence of others can enhance their performance, which is known as the dominant response. Rulani is already a good golfer when alone, and his performance is excellent when he is with others, suggesting that the presence of others enhances his performance, making it a dominant response.

Rulani Is a Very Good Golfer When He Is Alone