Question 6 of 10 When Barack Obama was running for president, at a campaign stop he tried to bowl, something he isn't very good at. The media loved it because he threw a gutter ball while they were all watching This is an example of: A. social facilitation. B. deindividuation. C. social impairment. D. groupthink

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Question 6 of 10 When Barack Obama was running for president, at a campaign stop he tried to bowl, something he isn't very good at. The media loved it because he threw a gutter ball while they were all watching This is an example of: A. social facilitation. B. deindividuation. C. social impairment. D. groupthink

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The correct answer is:**C. social impairment.**### Explanation:Social impairment occurs when an individual's performance on a task is negatively affected by the presence of others, especially if the task is not well-practiced or the individual lacks confidence in their ability to perform it. In this case, Barack Obama was not skilled at bowling, and performing in front of an audience (the media) likely exacerbated his poor performance, leading to the gutter ball.Here’s why the other options are incorrect:- **A. Social facilitation:** This refers to improved performance on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others. Since Obama performed poorly, this does not apply.- **B. Deindividuation:** This involves losing self-awareness and restraint in group settings, often leading to impulsive or deviant behavior. This situation does not involve deindividuation.- **D. Groupthink:** This occurs when a group prioritizes harmony and consensus over critical thinking and decision-making. It is unrelated to Obama's individual performance while bowling.Thus, the best explanation for this scenario is **social impairment**.

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