Social Loafing Is a Phenomenon in Which

question 91

Multiple Choice

Social loafing is a phenomenon in which

• A) people tend to expend less effort on collective tasks than when performing the same task alone.
• B) individuals work harder when they are in groups than when they are alone.
• C) the presence of other people enhances individual performance.
• D) there is a reduction of self-awareness and inhibitions when a person is part of a group whose members feel anonymous.

Identify appropriate tasks for delegation to nursing assistive personnel (NAP).

Recognize client outcome criteria and evaluation methods in nursing care.

Apply effective communication strategies in nursing for task delegation and patient care.

Recognize the importance of collaboration among healthcare providers in patient care.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Situational Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to environmental factors rather than to internal traits or motivations.

Role-Playing

A method or scenario in which individuals assume roles and act them out in a simulated context, often used in training, therapy, or educational settings.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory proposing that we experience discomfort or dissonance when our beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors are inconsistent, leading us to change one to reduce the dissonance.