The Tendency of Group Members to Exert Less Effort When

question 9

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)Synergy
• B)Sequential task interdependence
• C)Reciprocal task interdependence
• D)Social loafing
• E)Cohesiveness

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Definitions:

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Societal Conditions

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