The enhancement of dominant responses is strongest when people think they are being evaluated. What is the correct sequence of this theory?

A. Evaluation apprehension

B. Well learned

C. Presence of other

D. Increased arousal

E. Social facilitation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. AB, A, C, D, E
2. BC, D, A, B, E
3. CA, B, C, D, E
4. DA, C, D, B, E

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Correct answer: B. C, D, A, B, E

Explanation

Cottrell's evaluation-apprehension account: presence of others → arousal tied to evaluation apprehension → enhanced well-learned (dominant) responses → social facilitation.

Note: standard textbooks differ on this one — cross-check with NTA's final answer key.