Which of the Following Explanations for Not Calling 911 Is

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations for not calling 911 is an example of diffusion of responsibility?

• A) "I was going to stop and make the phone call, but I was already late for the job interview."
• B) "I didn't think the guy was really choking on the bite of food."
• C) "How was I to know that none of those other people had called the police? I would have called if I really thought no one else did."
• D) "I was already in a bad mood. I didn't need the hassle of getting involved."

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