"I Hate Doing Group Projects in My Classes," Hillary, an American

question 102

Multiple Choice

"I hate doing group projects in my classes," Hillary, an American student, complained. "When we do a group project, people just don't work as hard as they do when they are working alone." Hillary's observation reflects a psychological phenomenon called:

• A)an illusionary correlation.
• B)ethnocentrism.
• C)social loafing.
• D)random selection.

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Definitions:

First Attention

The initial focus or concern given to a new task or piece of information before any other pending tasks.

Framework

An essential structure underlying or supporting a system, concept, or text.

Measuring

The process or technique of determining the extent, dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something, typically by comparison with a standard.

Planning

The process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal, involving the creation and maintenance of a plan.