The Tendency of Group Members to Exert Less Effort When

question 60

Multiple Choice

The tendency of group members to exert less effort when they work in groups than they would exert if they were acting alone is known as:

• A) social facilitation.
• B) self-serving bias.
• C) groupthink.
• D) social loafing.
• E) fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Lonely

Experiencing a feeling of sadness or isolation due to a lack of companionship or separation from others.

Middle Adulthood

A life stage typically occurring from ages 40 to 65, characterized by stability, career consolidation, and heightened concern for the next generation.

Stagnation

A period of little or no growth, development, or progress.

Ego Integrity

A sense of unity in one’s identity and values, often discussed as an achievement in older adulthood according to Erikson’s psychosocial stages.