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
A)social loafing
B)social facilitation
C)norm of reciprocity
D)social compensation

Question

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Brian's behavior is an example of social loafing, which occurs when an individual exerts less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone. This is because individuals in a group might feel that their contribution is less noticeable or that others will pick up the slack.

During Jury Duty, Brian Realizes That He Does Not Know