In the context of social psychology, social loafing can be minimized if which of the following conditions is present?

• A. The group is large and members do not communicate
• B. Individual contributions are identifiable and evaluated by others
• C. Group members believe their efforts are not necessary for success
• D. The task is perceived as unimportant by group members

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the concept of social loafing: it refers to the tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone.
2. Recognize that social loafing is more likely to occur when individual efforts are not identifiable or evaluated, leading to reduced motivation.
3. Identify that minimizing social loafing involves creating conditions where individual contributions can be recognized and assessed by others.
4. Evaluate each option in the problem to see which condition promotes accountability and reduces social loafing.
5. Conclude that when individual contributions are identifiable and evaluated by others, group members are more motivated to put in effort, thus minimizing social loafing.