Mary notices that none of the other members of her group are working hard so she decides to lower her effort. Her behavior support the _____ theory of social loafing.
A) free-rider
B) individual dominance
C) distraction
D) sucker-effect

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The sucker-effect theory of social loafing suggests that individuals reduce their effort when they feel that others in the group are not contributing their fair share, to avoid feeling like they are being taken advantage of or being the "sucker" who does all the work. Mary's behavior aligns with this theory, as she lowers her effort in response to perceiving that the other group members are not working hard.

Mary Notices That None of the Other Members of Her