In which of the following scenarios is social loafing most likely to occur?
A) during a competitive bike race such as the Tour de France
B) while moving large furniture with a group of friends
C) during a group project where each group member's work will be graded individually
D) when trick-or-treaters are asked to provide their names

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Social loafing is more likely to occur when individual contributions are not easily identifiable, and the task itself may not be important to the individual. Moving furniture with a group of friends is a task where contributions may not be easily identifiable, and the outcome may not be very important to the individual.

In Which of the Following Scenarios Is Social Loafing Most