In a study on social loafing, people played tug-of-war while blindfolded. Compared to when they thought they were pulling alone, people showed which of the following behaviors when they thought they were pulling as part of a group?

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Social loafing is the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone. In the context of the tug-of-war study, participants would likely exert less effort when they believed they were part of a group, assuming others would compensate.

In a Study on Social Loafing, People Played Tug-Of-War While