________ occurs in teams when individuals believe that others will do the work for them, that their lack of efforts will go undetected, or that they will be the lone sucker who works hard while others do not.
A)Social loafing
B)Groupthink
C)Accommodation
D)The social facilitation effect
E)Group polarization

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Social loafing is the phenomenon in which individuals in a group put in less effort than they would if working alone, assuming that others will compensate for their lack of effort. This could occur due to a diffusion of responsibility or a belief that their individual contribution will not be noticed in a larger group.

________ Occurs in Teams When Individuals Believe That Others Will