Many Asian cultures are collectivistic; that is, they tend to place a greater emphasis on the welfare of the group than on the individual. Conversely, Western cultures tend to stress individual performance more than that of the group. A reasonable hypothesis would be that the social loafing effect is __________.

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Social loafing, the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone, is generally found to be stronger in Western cultures due to their emphasis on individual performance over group welfare. Collectivist cultures, which prioritize the group's success, tend to mitigate social loafing through stronger group cohesion and accountability.

Many Asian Cultures Are Collectivistic; That Is, They Tend to Place