The potential for ________ exists when individuals work in groups in which their individual performances are not readily observable.
A) sandbagging
B) social loafing
C) social climbing
D) sequential processing

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Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group setting where their individual performance is not easily identifiable or measurable. In other words, individuals may "loaf" or slack off when working in a group, knowing that their contributions may not be recognized or valued. Sandbagging refers to deliberately underperforming to lower expectations, social climbing is the act of trying to improve one's status in a social hierarchy, and sequential processing refers to a method of completing tasks in a step-by-step and linear manner.

The Potential for ________ Exists When Individuals Work in Groups