Which of the Following Describes "Diffusion of Responsibility

question 259

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes "diffusion of responsibility"?

• A) in a group or a crowd, the tendency for each group members to lose awareness of his or her own individuality
• B) in an anonymous group, the tendency of members to avoid taking responsibility for actions, assuming that others will do so
• C) the tendency of individuals to increase their liking for something that they have worked hard to attain
• D) the tendency for members of a close-knit group to think alike for the sake of harmony and to suppress dissent

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Definitions:

Severity Specifier

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DSM-5

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Substance Use Disorder

A disorder characterized by the excessive or harmful use of substances, including drugs and alcohol, leading to significant impairment or distress.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

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