Asked by Meyber Mendieta on May 12, 2024
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Steve is disinterested in his job and often plays on his phone during meetings. Seeing him, Leslie, a coworker, also begins playing games during meetings. Leslie's behavior is copied by Judy, another worker. Which phenomenon does this scenario exemplify?
A) Altruistic punishment
B) The social facilitation effect
C) The bad apple effect
D) Deindividuation
Bad Apple Effect
The phenomenon where the negative behaviors of one individual can impact the performance and morale of an entire group.
Altruistic Punishment
The phenomenon where individuals punish wrongdoers at a personal cost to themselves without direct benefit, to enforce societal norms or cooperative behavior.
- Identify the phenomenon of behavioral contagion within groups, demonstrated through the "bad apple" effect.
Verified Answer
SJ
Samentha JeantyMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The scenario exemplifies the bad apple effect, where one person's negative behavior influences others in a group to adopt similar behaviors, leading to a decline in group performance or morale.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the phenomenon of behavioral contagion within groups, demonstrated through the "bad apple" effect.