James is typically an above average performer on task that require him to display and use his physical strength. However, once he is put to work on a task with other members, he often fails to work as hard as he can and would if he were doing the task alone. James is displaying _______________.
A) groupthink
B) learned industriousness
C) Pygmalion effect
D) social loafing

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James is displaying social loafing, which is the phenomenon of individuals exerting less effort when working as part of a group compared to when working individually.

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