People who exert less effort on a task when working in a group than they do when working individually are engaging in ________.

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Social loafing refers to the tendency of people to exert less effort when working in a group than they would if working individually. It occurs when individuals feel that their individual efforts will not make a significant impact on the group's performance. Groupthink refers to the tendency for groups to make decisions without considering alternative viewpoints, social conformity refers to the tendency to conform to social norms and malingering refers to the act of faking or exaggerating physical or psychological symptoms for personal gain.

People Who Exert Less Effort on a Task When Working