Jeremy's car has broken down in the middle of an intersection. He begins to push it out of the way on his own. After a minute, four people come over and help him push. What is likely to happen to his pushing effort when the others are helping compared to when he was alone?

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When others help, individuals often exert less effort due to the diffusion of responsibility, a phenomenon known as social loafing.

Jeremy's Car Has Broken Down in the Middle of an Intersection