The phenomenon where people exert less effort when working in groups than when working alone is called:
A) Team cohesiveness
B) Social identity
C) Pooled interdependence
D) Social loafing

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Social loafing refers to the tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone. This is often due to a diffusion of responsibility or a belief that their individual efforts will not make a significant impact on the final outcome.

The Phenomenon Where People Exert Less Effort When Working in Groups