You and your group have had four weeks to complete a group project for your economics class.You are now four days away from the due date,and you and one other group member have been putting in all of the time and effort.The other two members come occasionally to group meetings and do the minimal work required.This unfortunate situation is known as

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The situation described is an example of social loafing, which occurs when group members do not contribute as much effort as they would if they were working alone. This phenomenon often happens when individual members feel less accountable for their contributions when working in a group setting.

You and Your Group Have Had Four Weeks to Complete