Steven Karau and Kipling Williams (1993)reviewed More Than 150 Studies

question 25

Multiple Choice

Steven Karau and Kipling Williams (1993) reviewed more than 150 studies on social loafing,and found that the tendency to loaf is stronger in men than in women.Why is this true,according to work by Eagly (1987) and Wood (1987) ?

• A)Men typically occupy positions of higher status than do women.
• B)Women are higher in relational interdependence than men.
• C)Women have less power than men,who induce women to do more work.
• D)Women's tasks are typically more complex than the typical male task.

---

Definitions:

Social Group

A collection of individuals who interact with each other, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity.

Intimate Details

Very personal, private, or detailed information about someone or something, typically shared in a close or confidential context.

Group Size

The number of individuals constituting a group, which can influence the group's dynamics, behavior, and outcomes.

Public Places

Areas that are open and accessible to people, such as parks, streets, and public squares, often owned or controlled by public authorities.