In the language of social facilitation theory, the so-called dominant response is ____.
A) the response that is most common for a given person in a given situation
B) the response that is most common among most people in most situations
C) the response that is most socially valued within a given situation
D) an aggressive response

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The dominant response refers to the behavior or response that is most likely to occur in a given situation, based on the individual's level of expertise or familiarity with the task. It is not necessarily the most common response among most people or the most socially valued response. The term "dominant" here does not refer to aggression, but rather to the behavior that is most likely to be dominant in a given situation. Thus, choice A is the best answer.

In the Language of Social Facilitation Theory, the So-Called Dominant