Working Harder When in a Group Than When Working Alone

question 54

Multiple Choice

Working harder when in a group than when working alone is known as

• A) The social facilitation effect.
• B) Parading.
• C) Cohesiveness.
• D) Collaboration.
• E) Social loafing.

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A social psychology theory which explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behaviors.

Asch Procedure

A method used in social psychology to study conformity, where participants are asked to match line lengths in a group setting, revealing the influence of peer pressure.

Conformity

The act or behavior of aligning one's beliefs, attitudes, and actions to those of a group or societal norms, often to fit in or be accepted by others.

Social Loafing

A phenomenon where the effort of individuals towards a common goal declines when they operate in a group versus solo efforts.