Identify the primary cause of social loafing.
A) Excessive performance feedback within the group
B) The "sucker effect" of not wanting to do more than the perception of effort being given by others
C) Tasks that are inherently motivating
D) Situations in which the performances of others will not cover for the reduced effort given by some member

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Social loafing is primarily caused by the "sucker effect" whereby individuals are reluctant to exert more effort than they perceive others to be exerting. This leads to a diffusion of responsibility and a decrease in motivation and effort on the individual level. The other options are not primary causes of social loafing.

Identify the Primary Cause of Social Loafing