A teacher decides against assigning group projects in which all group members get the same grade.What social psychological phenomenon might the teacher be concerned about?

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The teacher may be concerned about social loafing, which is a phenomenon where individuals tend to put in less effort when they are working in a group compared to when they are working alone. If the teacher assigns a group project where all group members get the same grade, some members may rely on others to do the work and still receive the same grade, leading to social loafing. By assigning individual grades, each member will be held accountable for their contribution and may be motivated to put in more effort. The other options (A, C, D) are not as relevant to the situation described.

A Teacher Decides Against Assigning Group Projects in Which All