Holly is a member of a study group. She shows up to study sessions but never volunteers to lead the session or take notes. If she is assigned a task for the week, she usually doesn't finish it before the next study session, meaning that someone else has to pick up the slack. What small group pitfall is Holly engaging in?

A. groupthink
B. interdependence
C. group domination
D. social loafing


Answer: D

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