Asked by Jodie Borgmann on Jun 12, 2024

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What does social loafing refer to

A)  the reduction of effort by individuals when they work in groups 
B)  increases in socializing among members of larger groups 
C)  a tendency to blame others for the group's poor performance 
D)  the loss of coordination among group members' efforts

Social Loafing

The occurrence where people put in less effort towards a goal while working in a group compared to when working individually.

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

  • Learn about social loafing and factors affecting individual performance in group settings.
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Avery BurnetteJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Social loafing refers to the phenomenon where individuals reduce their effort when working in groups, as they believe that their individual contribution will not be noticed or valued in a collective effort.