Steve, a member of Research and Development team at SourceQuestions, feels that his ideas and suggestions are always dismissed by his manager. As a result, Steve relies on the efforts and suggestions of his teammates and fails to contribute any new ideas to the team. In the context of group behavior, Steve's actions can be described as _____.
A)social loafing
B)dissimilarity
C)reflective thinking
D)competence

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Social loafing occurs when an individual in a group reduces their effort because they feel that their contributions are unnecessary or will not be recognized. Steve's reliance on his teammates' efforts and his lack of contribution due to feeling dismissed is a classic example of social loafing.

Steve, a Member of Research and Development Team at SourceQuestions