An example of social facilitation occurs when __________.
A)a team achieves more together than they would have individually
B)people work less hard in teams than they would individually
C)an athlete performs in front of an enthusiastic hometown audience
D)a lack of preparedness motivate a novice,nervous speaker to perform better
E)people work together via computer networks

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Social facilitation refers to the phenomenon where people perform better on simple or well-learned tasks when they are in the presence of others. In this case, an athlete performs in front of an enthusiastic hometown audience, which can lead to improved performance due to the presence of others. Option A is incorrect as it refers to the concept of social loafing where people tend to exert less effort in a group setting. Option D is incorrect as a lack of preparedness is likely to lead to poorer performance. Option E does not necessarily involve the presence of others and is therefore not a clear example of social facilitation.

An Example of Social Facilitation Occurs When __________