Social facilitation theory suggests that tasks like walking, brushing one's teeth, or counting will be ____ by the presence of others. It also suggests that tasks like solving a difficult math problem or crossword puzzle will be ____ by the presence of others.
A) unaffected; enhanced
B) enhanced; enhanced as well
C) enhanced; unaffected
D) enhanced; hindered

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According to social facilitation theory, simple or well-learned tasks are likely to be enhanced in the presence of others, while complex or difficult tasks are likely to be hindered. Therefore, walking, brushing one's teeth, or counting are simple, well-learned tasks that are likely to be enhanced, while solving a difficult math problem or crossword puzzle is a complex task that is likely to be hindered. The best choice is D, which states that simple tasks will be enhanced and complex tasks will be hindered.

Social Facilitation Theory Suggests That Tasks Like Walking, Brushing One's