The tendency to put in less effort when there are other people around to make up the difference is called:

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Social loafing refers to the tendency of people putting in less effort when they are in a group as compared to when they are alone, as they believe that others will make up the difference. Social facilitation (A) is the tendency for people to perform better when others are around, and deindividuation (D) refers to the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint that can occur in group situations. Groupthink (C) is a phenomenon where group members prioritize group harmony over critical evaluation of information, leading to flawed decision-making.

The Tendency to Put in Less Effort When There Are