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

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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.

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Definitions:

Budget Constraint

A concept in economics that represents all the combinations of goods and services a consumer can afford given their income level and the prices of goods.

Good X

Good X typically represents a hypothetical product used in economic models and problems to explain various concepts.

Good Y

Refers to a specific product or commodity in an economic model or discussion, distinct from others by its characteristics or use case.

Budget Constraint

The limitations on the consumption patterns of individuals or households, given their income and the prices of goods and services.