Val is doing a 'house makeover' and right now is brainstorming with a group of friends about how to change her lounge and kitchen. At first the ideas are flying, but soon they dry up and sound more and more boring. Val and her friends are victims of:

A) evaluation apprehension.
B) social loafing.
C) production blocking.
D) production matching.

Production Blocking

Reduction in individual creativity and productivity in brainstorming groups due to interruptions and turn-taking.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group compared to when they work alone.

Evaluation Apprehension

Evaluation apprehension is the anxiety or concern individuals may feel when they believe they are being judged or evaluated by others, affecting performance and behavior.