Students often report that when they work in a group, someone will not do their part to complete the group project. The person not doing enough to help the group is engaged in:

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Social loafing is the phenomenon where individuals put forth less effort when working in a group, assuming that others in the group will pick up the slack. In the context of a group project, this can manifest as one person not doing their fair share.

Students Often Report That When They Work in a Group