Amita dreaded the group project in her marketing class, because one group member spent all his time texting during their work sessions. Amita knew that she and the other three group members would have to work extra hard to get a good grade. What disadvantage of group work does this describe?
A) groupthink
B) social loafing
C) grouphate
D) pressure to fail

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This describes the disadvantage of social loafing, where one member of the group does not contribute equally to the task, causing the others to have to work harder to compensate. None of the other options seem to fit the scenario given.

Amita Dreaded the Group Project in Her Marketing Class, Because