Group projects often lead to students experiencing the effects of social loafing. Which of the following is a step they could take to reduce the likelihood that a group member engaged in social loafing?
A) allow everyone to choose and work individually on what interested them most and report back to the group one or two days before the project due date
B) create specific assignments for each group member to complete before the next meeting and provide any clarification needed before leaving the current meeting
C) increase creativity by allow each member to conceptualize what the final product will look like without limiting these perceptions by sharing this information with fellow group members
D) require each group member to e-mail all the others each day between meetings to identify what he or she has accomplished while working solo

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By creating specific assignments and providing clarification, each group member will have a clear idea of what is expected of them, reducing the likelihood of social loafing. A allows for individual work, which may increase the likelihood of social loafing. C and D do not have a direct impact on reducing social loafing.

Group Projects Often Lead to Students Experiencing the Effects of Social