The presence of others does not always lead to social facilitation because
A) an increasing familiarity with novel stimuli facilitates free riding.
B) the loss of self-restraint often accompanies arousal and anonymity.
C) arousal inhibits the correct performance of difficult tasks.
D) group discussion enhances whatever attitude is initially dominant in a group.

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The presence of others can lead to increased arousal, which can actually inhibit correct performance on difficult tasks. This phenomenon is known as social inhibition, and it counters the more well-known social facilitation effect that occurs when the presence of others enhances performance on simple or well-learned tasks.

The Presence of Others Does Not Always Lead to Social