The _________ theory states when the social pressure for a group member is only to complete a portion of the task, group member motivation is decreased.
A) Cognitive dissonance
B) Social impact
C) Exchange
D) Balance

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The Social Impact theory proposes that there are three factors that determine the strength of social influence: strength (importance), immediacy (proximity), and number (size). Therefore, in situations where social pressure for a group member is only to complete a portion of the task, the strength of social influence is weakened, reducing group member motivation.

The _________ Theory States When the Social Pressure for a Group