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The results show that the sucker effect does occur in co-acting groups and that both punishment and goal setting may be used to reduce it. Further, goal setting was a more effective strategy than punishment.
- Mel E. Schnake
- 1991
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The sucker effect stems from the perception that others in a group are withholding effort; individuals who hold this perception then withhold effort themselves to avoid being played for a "sucker."
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Jul 10, 2023 · Sucker Effect: a team member feels overwhelmed with group tasks. This form of social loafing happens when even the well-performing group members start to underperform, thanks to the undermining efforts of free riders in the group.
Mar 9, 2023 · Decreasing the ‘sucker effect’. The sucker effect is that feeling of being duped when you think that other people in the group are slacking off. Reducing or eliminating this perception is another key to a productive group.
The term social loafing refers to the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually. [ 1] This phenomenon is much like people's tendency to be part of a group project, but rely heavily on just a few individuals to complete the work.
3) The “sucker effect” occurs when people don’t want to get taken advantage of but also suspect others may be taking a free ride. B. Social loafing can be attenuated.
