Social Psychology
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Social Psychology Abstract A major component of Social Psychological research is based on social loafing. Social loafing can result in diverse possibilities and also not only affects the individual who is conducting the social phenomenon but also group members are subjected to exposure. Discussion regarding the reasons of social loafing as an occurrence will be based primarily on evidence from literature regarding the specific component, envy. Possibilities of outcomes range from members being awarded unfair workloads or dissatisfaction, to group performance being decreased. Theories that support some of these and other notions will become evident after the recognition of previous research findings. Discussion will be based primarily on Ringleman who is supported by Ingham and also Latane, Karau Williams and Harkins (specifically Latane) and. To sum up, personal opinion will be reviewed and compared to its validity in reducing social loafing in an educational setting. 'Educational setting', on this occasion is specifically...

