Asked by Fakiha Shafique on Jun 11, 2024
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Suppose you are working on a group project with several classmates, where you are required to put together a presentation on Islamic artists. You are MOST likely to engage in social loafing if ____.
A) the professor has indicated that just one grade will be given for the presentation (i.e., everyone in the group will receive the same final grade)
B) no one in your group knows anything about Islamic art
C) the professor has indicated that group members will all rate each other at the end of the semester
D) the presentation is a very large part of the course grade
Social Loafing
The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.
Islamic Artists
Individuals from the Islamic world who create artworks, including calligraphy, painting, and architecture, often reflecting their cultural and religious contexts.
Art History
The study of visual art in its historical development and stylistic contexts, including genre, design, format, and style.
- Understand the concept of social loafing and conditions that increase or decrease its occurrence.
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Shelbi McKay KowisJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Social loafing is more likely to occur in situations where individual contributions are not directly evaluated and everyone receives the same grade, as in choice A. This is because individuals may feel less personally accountable for the outcome when they believe their individual effort will not be specifically assessed.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of social loafing and conditions that increase or decrease its occurrence.