In your small group, you have a social loafer who has gradually de-motivated and frustrated almost every other group member with his lackluster effort. This is an example, in systems terms, called
A) social compensation.
B) ripple effect.
C) boundary control.
D) equifinality.

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The ripple effect refers to when one member of a group has a negative impact on the motivation and effort of other members. In this scenario, the social loafer has gradually de-motivated and frustrated almost every other group member, causing a ripple effect of decreased motivation and effort within the group. Options A, C, and D are not applicable to this situation.

In Your Small Group, You Have a Social Loafer Who