Individuals Have the Tendency to Expend Less Effort When Working

question 77

Multiple Choice

Individuals have the tendency to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually. Which one of the following concepts relates most closely to this behavior?

• A) social loafing
• B) role conflict
• C) role ambiguity
• D) nonconformity

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Definitions:

Stirrup

A small U-shaped bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the anvil to the cochlea. Alternatively, it refers to a device attached to the saddle in horse riding, supporting the rider's foot.

Frequency Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the perception of pitch is related to the rate at which the entire basilar membrane vibrates, indicating that the frequency of the sound wave is mimicked by the firing rate of the auditory nerve.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a critical role in sound perception, vibrating in response to sound and contributing to the separation of different frequencies for auditory processing.

Auditory Nerve

The cranial nerve that transmits sound information from the inner ear to the brain.