Question

Jan and Marsha were the co-captains of their high school’s small environmental action club, and now that they are at college, they have joined a large club with a similar mission. However, Danni has noticed that Michelle’s behavior changed once they joined up with a larger group of students. Once a passionate and tireless worker, Michelle now seems content to sit back and let others do the work. Which of the following terms seems to describe the change in Michelle’s behavior?

Answer 1

Social loafing

Step-by-step explanation:

Social loafing is the proclivity of individuals to display lackadaisical attitudes when they are members of a group. As it's a joint effort from all members to perform a given task, each member tends to contribute less than they would if they were working individually.