A teacher decides against assigning group projects in which all group members get the same grade. What social psychological phenomenon might the teacher be concerned about?
A) conformity
B) social loafing
C) social influence
D) social facilitation

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The teacher may be concerned about social loafing, which is the tendency for people to exert less effort when they are working in a group compared to when they are working alone. If all group members receive the same grade, there may be less motivation for individual members to contribute their best effort to the project.

A Teacher Decides Against Assigning Group Projects in Which All