Social Loafing Is Reduced When ________

question 103

Multiple Choice

Social loafing is reduced when ________.

• A)each group member makes a unique contribution to the task
• B)the group is composed of both male and female members
• C)group members' commitment to the group's success is decreased
• D)each participant's effort is blended with other people's efforts in such a way that any participant's effort is indistinguishable from that of others
• E)the apparent value of the task is minimized

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Definitions:

Diverse Array

A wide and varied selection of items, people, or concepts differing in many aspects.

Identity Search

The process of exploring and questioning oneself to establish a distinct sense of self.

Moratorium

A period of delay or suspension of an activity or a law. In psychology, it often refers to a time during adolescence when adult responsibilities are postponed as the individual explores various commitments.

Identity Achievement

Erikson’s term for the attainment of identity, or the point at which a person understands who they are as a unique individual, in accord with past experiences and future plans.