The Phenomenon Where People Exert Less Effort When Working in Groups

question 139

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon where people exert less effort when working in groups than when working alone is called:

• A)team cohesiveness.
• B)social identity.
• C)pooled interdependence.
• D)team conformity.
• E)social loafing.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, which is the fundamental building block of the nervous system.

Excite

To cause a heightened state of energy or activity in a physical or psychological context.

Action Potentials

Action potentials are rapid, temporary changes in the electrical charge of a cell's membrane, allowing for the transmission of signals in nerve and muscle cells.