The Sharing of Responsibility for Behavior by the Members of a Group

question 138

Multiple Choice

The sharing of responsibility for behavior by the members of a group is called ______.

• A) risky shift
• B) groupthink
• C) diffusion of responsibility
• D) social contagion

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have predicted or expected the outcome, often leading to an oversimplification of cause and effect.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group over other groups, often leading to preference and loyalty towards members of the ingroup.

Bystander Effect

A phenomenon in social psychology where people are less inclined to assist a victim if there are other bystanders.

Reciprocity Norm

A social norm that expects individuals to help those who have helped them, fostering cooperation and mutual aid.