You and your group have had four weeks to complete a group project for your economics class. You are now four days away from the due date, and you and one other group member have been putting in all of the time and effort. The other two members come occasionally to group meetings and do the minimal work required. This unfortunate situation is known as ________.

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Social loafing is the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone, often because they feel less accountable or believe others will pick up the slack.

You and Your Group Have Had Four Weeks to Complete