In some social situations, one member of a group makes a contribution to the general welfare of his or her group that makes other members feel that their contribution is unnecessary. These noncontributing members are called
A) social loafers.
B) groupthinkers.
C) easy riders.
D) free riders.

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The term "free riders" refers to individuals in a group who benefit from the efforts of others without contributing themselves, often in the context of public goods or collective efforts. This phenomenon occurs when people perceive that their individual contribution is unnecessary because the group will achieve its goal without it.

In Some Social Situations, One Member of a Group Makes