How Does the Phenomenon of Diffusion of Responsibility Relate to the Social

question 98

Multiple Choice

How does the phenomenon of diffusion of responsibility relate to the social responsibility norm for helping victims?

• A) Diffusion of responsibility is unrelated to the social responsibility norm.
• B) Diffusion of responsibility is a phenomenon in which each group member demonstrates a strong willingness to help due to the social responsibility norm.
• C) Diffusion of responsibility and social responsibility are identical terms.
• D) When many people are present, diffusion of responsibility leads us to think that the victim does not depend on us. Accordingly, the social responsibility norm is weakened for each person.