You recently joined a study group for your biology class.Prior to joining the study group you read and took notes on each chapter before attending class.Since joining the group you only take notes on the portion of the chapter that you must explain to the group and rely on the photocopies of your groupmates' notes for the remaining sections.Your instructor considers this behavior social loafing and is concerned that it will affect your retention of the course content.How can she attempt to decrease the social loafing effect?

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By making it clear that individual performance will be measured, it creates a sense of accountability among the students and may decrease the social loafing effect. Option A may not be effective as counseling about the problems with studying in groups may not address the underlying issue of social loafing. Option C is not a solution and rather a statement. Option D is not relevant to the situation.

You Recently Joined a Study Group for Your Biology Class