Social loafing:
A) Increases as group size increases
B) Goes down as the group gets smaller
C) Is a tendency of members to reduce performance
D) All of the above are true

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Social loafing refers to the tendency for individuals to reduce effort and performance when working in a group compared to when working alone. This effect is more pronounced when the group is larger, as individuals feel less accountable and may feel that their individual effort does not matter as much. As the group gets smaller, individuals may feel more accountable and may be more motivated to perform well. Therefore, all of the above options are true.

Social Loafing