Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:

Social loafing may be reduced by:

Options:

Making the efforts of each person identifiable.

Increasing the pressure to work hard.

Decreasing the importance or value of a task.

Encouraging group members to become free riders.

Correct Answer:

Making the efforts of each person identifiable.

Explanation:

To reduce social loafing, the following strategies can be employed:

  • Making individual efforts identifiable and traceable.
  • Increasing the pressure to work hard by fostering a commitment to successful task performance among group members.
  • Enhancing the perceived importance or value of the task.
  • Instilling the belief that each individual's contribution is vital.
  • Strengthening group cohesiveness, which heightens motivation for achieving successful group outcomes.