The tendency of people in a team to not work as hard mentally or physically as they would alone is called _______________.
A) downward norm setting
B) conformity
C) idea production blocking
D) social loafing

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Social loafing, also known as the Ringelmann effect or the free rider problem, can occur when individuals feel less accountable for their contributions when they are working as part of a group. This can result in individuals putting in less effort than they would if they were working alone, leading to decreased productivity and performance of the team as a whole.

The Tendency of People in a Team to Not Work