When working in a group, individuals have the opportunity to slack off based on the expectancy the rest of the group will work hard enough to accomplish the goal. This is called:
A) individual-group difference
B) social loafing
C) group effect
D) reasoned action

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Social loafing is the phenomenon where individuals in a group put in less effort than they would if they were working alone. This occurs because individuals feel less accountable for the outcome and believe that the effort of others will make up for their lack of effort. This can decrease the overall effectiveness of the group and should be addressed in order to improve productivity.

When Working in a Group, Individuals Have the Opportunity to Slack