The phenomenon where people exert less effort when working in groups than when working alone is referred to as _____.
A) team cohesiveness
B) social identity
C) pooled interdependence
D) team conformity
E) social loafing

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Social loafing occurs when people exert less effort (and usually perform at a lower level) when working in teams than when working alone.

The Phenomenon Where People Exert Less Effort When Working in Groups