Social Loafing Refers To

question 34

Multiple Choice

Social loafing refers to:

• A) compared with doing a task alone, people do not devote as much time or effort to a task when their contribution is part of a larger group undertaking
• B) people in groups lingering at restaurant tables too long
• C) our preference for doing things socially with others similar to ourselves
• D) failing to take into account the feelings of others in a group project who are not given much to do
• E) feeling like an outsider and staying that way

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

The segment of the nervous system responsible for regulating automatic body functions such as heartbeat, digestive processes, and breathing rate.

Muscle Tone

Relatively constant tension produced by a muscle for long periods as a result of asynchronous contraction of motor units.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm), indicating cardiovascular activity.