Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce social loafing?
Options:
Making the efforts of each person identifiable
Decreasing the pressure to work hard
Increasing the apparent importance or value of a task
Making people feel that their individual contribution is important
Correct Answer:
Decreasing the pressure to work hard
Explanation:
Social loafing may be reduced by: • Making the efforts of each person identifiable. • Increasing the pressure to work hard (making group members committed to successful task performance). • Increasing the apparent importance or value of a task. • Making people feel that their individual contribution is important. • Strengthening group cohesiveness which increases the motivation for successful group outcome.