Carlene dislikes working in groups because in her opinion, there is always going to be someone who is content to sit back and let others do the work. Specifically, she dislikes ____.

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Social loafing refers to the phenomenon where individuals in a group may exert less effort on a task than they would if working alone because they believe their individual contribution is not important or necessary for the success of the group. Carlene's complaint about someone sitting back and letting others do the work is a classic example of social loafing. Social facilitation (A), deindividuation (B), and disinhibition (D) do not directly relate to Carlene's complaint about group work.

Carlene Dislikes Working in Groups Because in Her Opinion, There