Why Do People Work Less Hard When They Are Working

question 108

Multiple Choice

Why do people work less hard when they are working with other people?

• A) It's a matter of laziness
• B) It's a matter of fairness
• C) It's a matter of a natural tendency in groups
• D) It's a matter of the success of the group

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Definitions:

Social-cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes how we interpret, analyze, and remember information about ourselves and the world around us.

Conditioning

A learning process whereby an organism comes to associate two stimuli, leading to a change in behavior.

Observing

The action of carefully watching someone or something, often for the purpose of collecting data or information.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that posits an individual's behavior is both influenced by and is influential upon their environment and personal factors.