Social loafing is LESS likely to occur when
A) group members are from an individualistic culture.
B) the task is boring and unimportant.
C) each member's contributions are identifiable.
D) the people who work together are strangers.

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Social loafing occurs when individuals feel their contribution is not identifiable, so if each member's contribution is identifiable, it reduces the likelihood of social loafing. A is incorrect because individualistic culture can sometimes encourage more social loafing. B is incorrect because social loafing is more likely to occur in boring and unimportant tasks. D is incorrect because social loafing is less likely to occur when people know each other and feel a sense of accountability towards each other.

Social Loafing Is LESS Likely to Occur When