Which of the following individuals is most likely to engage in social loafing?
a. Amanda, who sits alone in her office, licking stamps and placing them on envelopes
b. Tim, who washes a car with his friends
c. Phoebe, who works with her classmates on a difficult assignment
d. Danny, who struggles alone with a difficult calculus problem
Answer: B
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a. Multiple intelligence b. Crystallized intelligence c. Fluid intelligence d. Mnemonic intelligence
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