_____ Occurs in a Situation in Which All Bystanders Glance

question 37

Multiple Choice

_____ occurs in a situation in which all bystanders glance at each other as they try to decide whether there is cause for concern,but no one actually does anything.(Choose the BEST answer. )

• A)The bystander effect
• B)Diffusion of responsibility
• C)Pluralistic ignorance
• D)The empathy gap

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