Dr.McCall found that student performance was poor when students worked in groups compared to when each student worked on an individual project.In the context of group influence,this difference in performance can be best explained with the concept of

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Social loafing occurs when individuals work in a group and their performance decreases due to the diffusion of responsibility, lack of accountability, and a belief that their individual effort is not necessary. This concept could explain why student performance was poorer in a group context compared to individual projects.

DrMcCall Found That Student Performance Was Poor When Students Worked