Lionel is working on a group project and none of the other group members are pulling their own weight. Because of this, Lionel is working extra hard to make up for the shortcomings of his fellow group members. Lionel is engaging in ________.

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Social compensation refers to the tendency for individuals to work harder and contribute more when working in a group setting where others are not pulling their weight. This is what Lionel is doing, as he is compensating for the lack of effort from his fellow group members. A is incorrect because social loafing refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone. B is incorrect because social facilitation refers to the idea that the presence of others can improve an individual's performance on a task that they are already skilled at. D is incorrect because social deliberation is not a well-known term in psychology and is not applicable in this scenario.

Lionel Is Working on a Group Project and None of the Other