During jury duty, Brian realizes that he does not know very much about the background of the case. He really could not care less whether the defendant is found guilty or not and often during deliberations, other jurors voice the very thoughts he himself has. When the time comes to reach a verdict, Brian does not put as much effort and thoughtfulness into his vote as he should because he really doesn't think it makes that big of a difference. Brian's behaviour reflects the principle of:

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Brian's behavior reflects social loafing, where individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone, often due to a perceived diffusion of responsibility.

During Jury Duty, Brian Realizes That He Does Not Know