Lilly Is Working on a Group Project with Three Other

question 57

Multiple Choice

Lilly is working on a group project with three other students. The project is going great so Lilly decides to reduce her effort. The theory that best explains her social loafing is:

• A) free-rider
• B) individual dominance
• C) distraction
• D) sucker-effect

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