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When individuals work in groups they ?

Correct answer: B. may engage in social loafing

  • A. work harder than when they work alone
  • B. may engage in social loafing
  • C. feel they must work harder to prove their value to the group
  • D. may engage in intergroup relativism

Explanation

Social loafing is the tendency to reduce individual effort when working in a group, especially when personal contributions are difficult to identify. Group work therefore does not necessarily make every member work harder.

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