In a classic rope-pulling experiment, Ringelmann (1913) found that groups of three men pulled at 85% of their expected capability, whereas groups of eight men pulled at 37% of their expected capability. Which social psychology concept probably offers the best mechanism by which these results might be explained

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The concept of diffusion of responsibility explains why individuals in larger groups may exert less effort, as they feel their individual contribution is less significant. This aligns with Ringelmann's findings where larger groups showed a greater decrease in individual effort.

In a Classic Rope-Pulling Experiment, Ringelmann (1913) Found That Groups