MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 117: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 117
12. The swimming times for all members of a swim team are tracked over a six-month period in team-only practices and at public meets. For 14 of the 16 members, top times were clocked at the meets. What social phenomenon does this evidence support?
- A. Social facilitation
- B. Peer pressure
- C. Identification
- D. Group polarization
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
For 14 out of the 16 members, the record times were obtained during public meets. The fact that the team members performed better when in front of a crowd supports the notion of social facilitation.