When individuals exert less effort in a group than they would when working alone, this may be due to which of the following?
Correct answer: D. b & c
- A. Social facilitation
- B. Diffusion of responsibility
- C. Social loafing
- D. b & c
Explanation
Social loafing is the reduced effort people often show when working in a group rather than alone. Diffusion of responsibility can contribute to it by making each member feel less personally accountable, so option d captures both the phenomenon and a related cause.
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