Assertion: Social loafing occurs because individuals feel more responsible for the overall task when working in a group. Reasoning: In a group setting, individuals may perceive their contributions as less important or noticeable, leading to a decrease in individual effort. |
Both the assertion and reasoning are true, and the reasoning is a correct explanation of the assertion. Both the assertion and reasoning are true, but the reasoning is NOT a correct explanation of the assertion. The assertion is true, but the reasoning is false. The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true. |
The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true. |
In social loafing, individuals tend to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when they work alone. Group members feel less accountable for the overall task and, as a result, exert less effort. |