The team that lost at tug-of-war had a difficult time making sure everyone pulled at once. This difficulty is best described as ______.

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Coordination loss refers to the difficulty in achieving teamwork and making sure everyone is pulling at once towards a common goal. This is exactly what the team in the scenario is experiencing. Optimal distinctiveness refers to the balance between the desire to fit in with a group and the desire to stand out as an individual. Process loss refers to the reduction in group performance that occurs when group members do not work together effectively. Free riders are individuals who do not fully contribute to a group task but still benefit from the group's success.

The Team That Lost at Tug-Of-War Had a Difficult Time