John, who is part of the R&D team at Digital World, has been a key player in formulating new ideas and strategies. His contribution has resulted in more clients and higher production rates. Of late, John has not been regularly attending team meetings and even if he does, he leaves midway. John's behavior is an example of ________.
A) synergy
B) groupthink
C) conformity
D) social loafing

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Social loafing is the tendency of individuals to put forth less effort when they work in groups than when they work alone.

John, Who Is Part of the R&D Team at Digital