According to Ingham's experiments on social loafing,which of the following is true of the collective effort of tug-of-war teams?
A)Group members were more motivated when performing additive tasks than while performing alone.
B)Members pulled harder when they were alone than when they believed people behind them were also pulling.
C)Members pulled harder when they pulled in groups and when there were other members behind them.
D)Members coordinated their efforts well and pulled the rope in the same direction at the same time when they pulled in groups.

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In Ingham's experiments on social loafing, the collective effort of tug-of-war teams decreased as the team size increased because individuals felt that their personal efforts were not necessary for success. This was especially evident when members believed that others were also pulling and exerting effort (as is the case in tug-of-war). Therefore, members pulled harder when they were alone (without the perceived presence of others) than when they believed people behind them were also pulling.

According to Ingham's Experiments on Social Loafing,which of the Following