The tendency of group members to exert less effort when they work in groups than they would exert if they were acting alone is known as:
A) synergy.
B) sequential task interdependence.
C) reciprocal task interdependence.
D) social loafing.
E) group cohesiveness.

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Social loafing is the tendency of individuals to put forth less effort when they work in groups than when they work alone.

The Tendency of Group Members to Exert Less Effort When