Two students are given a project to work on together. Each student could either work or shirk. There is no individual accountability; each student receives the same grade regardless of how much work he or she contributes. One student is a weak student who prefers partying and the other is a serious student who prefers working hard. What is the most likely outcome in this scenario?
A) The serious student will end up completing most of the project alone.
B) The weak student will end up completing most of the project alone.
C) Both students will work equally hard on the project.
D) Neither student will complete the project.

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It is likely that the serious student will end up completing most of the project alone, as the weak student prefers partying and is unlikely to put in as much effort. Without individual accountability, there is little to motivate the weak student to contribute equally to the project.

Two Students Are Given a Project to Work on Together