The social loafing effect suggests that there is
A) a direct relationship between group size and individual motivation.
B) an inverse relationship between group size and individual motivation.
C) no relationship between group size and individual motivation.
D) a one-to-one relationship between group size and individual motivation.

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The social loafing effect suggests that as the size of a group increases, individual motivation tends to decrease. This is because individuals in larger groups might feel less personally responsible for the outcome, leading to reduced effort.

The Social Loafing Effect Suggests That There Is