In a study on social loafing, people played tug-of-war while blindfolded. Compared to when they thought they were pulling in a group, people showed which of the following behaviors when they thought they were pulling alone?

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When individuals believed they were pulling alone, they pulled harder, demonstrating a reduction in social loafing, which occurs when individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

In a Study on Social Loafing, People Played Tug-Of-War While