Understanding Leader-Follower Dynamics in Groups

In a social psychology experiment, participants were placed in small groups and asked to solve a series of puzzles. Researchers aimed to examine how group dynamics influenced individual performance. During the experiment, one group member consistently dominated the discussions, while another member appeared to withdraw from participation. This scenario raises questions about the effects of dominant and submissive roles within group behavior.

Which of the following concepts most directly describes the dynamic wherein one group member influences the group’s decisions while another remains quiet?