An Individual Who Exerts Less Effort When Working on a Group

question 69

Multiple Choice

An individual who exerts less effort when working on a group task if individual contributions will not be evaluated is engaging in what is called

• A)the bystander effect.
• B)social loafing.
• C)pluralistic ignorance.
• D)diffusion of responsibility.

Comprehend the concept of resilience in human development.

Understand different theories and concepts related to aging and adolescent development.

Understand the concepts of surface-area-to-volume ratios and their effects on planet cooling.

Recognize the location and significance of the asteroid belt.

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Definitions:

Labor Per Unit

The amount of labor required to produce a single unit of output.

Cumulative Number

A total that increases over time by adding sequential amounts.

Lagrangian Technique

A mathematical method used in economics and engineering to find the maximum or minimum values of a function subject to constraints.

Optimal Capital/Labor Ratio

The most efficient mix of capital and labor that maximizes output or minimizes cost for producing a given level of output.