Unit V Journal (soc Psy)

Instructions

In this journal assignment, identify a time when you, or someone you know, was part of a group that suffered from social loafing. In your response, address the following items.

• Briefly explain how social loafing applied to the behaviors of your group members.
• Describe strategies that you think could have increased or decreased the likelihood of social loafing occurring in your group.
• Based on your answers above, what do you think would have been the best course of action to reduce social loafing in your group? How might your recommendation change if you were the one engaging in social loafing versus other group members?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.