When the temperature of a doped semiconductor is increased, its conductivity...

When the temperature of a doped semiconductor is increased, its conductivity 

(1) Decreases (2) Increases (3) Does not change (4) Increases or decreases depending on whether it is p-type or n-type
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When the temperature of a doped semiconductor is increased, its conductivity Increases.

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