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Group Influences

Question 8 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Revan was excited about working with a group of friends on the next science project. He developed a plan for how the group could most effectively share responsibilities. However, halfway through the project, he realized that no one seemed to be completing their assigned tasks, which led him to complete more than his share of the work. Based on this information, it is most likely that the behaviors of Revan’s friends were influenced by ___________.

Answer
A
social loafing
B
group polarization
C
social facilitation
D
groupthink

Explanation

Social loafing occurs when people put in less effort on a task because they are working as part of a group. Revan’s friends did not complete their assigned tasks, leaving him to do more than his share, which fits social loafing. Group polarization and groupthink involve group decision-making, while social facilitation is a change in performance caused by others being present.

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