Social loafing refers to the finding that people __________.

A) are unwilling to look like shirkers in front of others
B) work less when they can be seen by others than when they cannot
C) generally put less effort into a group task than they would if they were doing the same task individually
D) generally prefer spending leisure time with others than alone.

Question

Diego Fierro · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to put less effort into a group task than they would if they were doing the same task individually. This occurs because individuals feel like their individual effort will be lost in the larger group effort, leading to a decrease in motivation to put forth effort. Research has shown that social loafing can be reduced by increasing accountability and individual responsibility within the group.

Definitions

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Related questions