In an early 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 of the following hypotheses is most immediately suggested by these results

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The results suggest that as the size of the group increases, individual effort decreases, which is indicative of social loafing. Social loafing refers to the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

In an Early Rope-Pulling Experiment, Ringelmann (1913) Found That Groups