Which of the following does not explain why social loafing may occur?

a. The individual believes that even if the group succeeds, there will be very little reward in it for each individual group member.
b. The individual believes that the group will fail no matter what his or her contribution is.
c. The individual believes that he or she has little to contribute to a group.
d. The other group members refuse to work with the individual.

Answer: D

Rationale: Conflict between group members can lead to loafing.

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