Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:

While singing during school assembly you can see that some children are singing whereas some are only moving their legs or not singing at all. This phenomenon can be explained by ____.

Options:

Social Facilitation

Social Loafing

Social Inhibition

Social Motivation

Correct Answer:

Social Loafing

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Social Loafing

Social Loafing occurs when individuals in a group setting put in less effort because they feel that their individual contribution is not being monitored or is less important. In this case, some children are not fully participating (singing) during the school assembly because the group environment allows them to reduce their effort without significant consequences.