A Group of Six College Students Observe a Fellow Student

question 302

Multiple Choice

A group of six college students observe a fellow student stumble and fall down a flight of stairs.No one goes to check to see if the student needs help.Which of the following statements BEST illustrates diffusion of responsibility?

• A) "I didn't want to embarrass the student who fell by making a big deal about it"
• B) "I was pretty far away when it happened"
• C) "I don't know first aid"
• D) "I thought someone else would go help"

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