The sucker effect occurs when group members who were not originally inclined to engage in social loafing ________ when they observe other group members loafing.
A) start trying
B) lower their efforts
C) maintain their efforts
D) stop trying

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The sucker effect occurs when individuals who were not originally inclined to engage in social loafing lower their efforts after observing other group members loafing. This is because they may feel that their efforts will not be recognized or appreciated, and may believe that their individual contributions are insignificant compared to the whole group, leading to a decrease in motivation and effort.

The Sucker Effect Occurs When Group Members Who Were Not