Social Dynamics and Effort in Groups

Group dynamics play a crucial role in understanding how individuals behave within a social context. In a recent study, researchers examined how people's decision-making processes change when they work in groups compared to when they make decisions alone. The study found that individuals were more likely to conform to the majority opinion when in a group setting. This finding underscores the importance of social influence in group dynamics. What is the term that describes the phenomenon where the presence of a group results in individuals reducing their effort or taking fewer risks because they are less accountable for the outcome?