The observation that working collectively provides members of a group the chance to "slack off" based on the expectancy that the rest of the group will do the work is called:
A) the slacker mentality
B) social loafing
C) social slacking
D) social facilitation

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The correct term for this observation is social loafing, which refers to the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working individually. This happens because individuals feel less accountable for their individual contribution, assuming that the rest of the group will compensate for their lack of effort. Options A, C, and D are not accurate terms for this phenomenon.

The Observation That Working Collectively Provides Members of a Group