Social loafing, also known as the "Ringlemann effect," occurs when people work less hard in a group than they would individually.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group compared to when they work alone.

Ringlemann Effect

The phenomenon where individual effort tends to decrease as group size increases, often due to coordination and motivation problems.

Work Less Hard

A reduction in the effort or intensity with which an individual or group engages in their tasks or duties.