Students often complain when they hear their instructor assign group work. One of the biggest problems associated with group assignments is that one person often ends up doing most of the work while others take it easy. This is called
A) anomie.
B) social identity.
C) social loafing.
D) compliance.

Question

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Social loafing is a phenomenon where individuals put in less effort when working in a group than they would if they were working alone. This can lead to uneven distribution of work and frustration for those who are putting in more effort.

Students Often Complain When They Hear Their Instructor Assign Group