The Tendency of People in a Team to Not Work

question 42

Multiple Choice

The tendency of people in a team to not work as hard mentally or physically as they would alone is called _______________.

• A) downward norm setting
• B) conformity
• C) idea production blocking
• D) social loafing

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring in group settings.

Uniforms

Standardized clothing worn by members of an organization while participating in that organization's activity.

Benevolent Sexism

A form of sexism that is typically couched in terms that seem positive or affectionate but actually reinforce traditional gender roles and the idea that women are weaker or less competent than men.

Entrapment

A situation in which someone is induced to commit a crime they had no previous intention to commit, often as part of a law enforcement sting operation.