One Explanation for Bystander Apathy Is That You Assume That

question 216

Multiple Choice

One explanation for bystander apathy is that you assume that the other people are not acting because they know something you don't know. This is called

• A) diffusion of responsibility.
• B) pluralistic ignorance.
• C) social loafing.
• D) herd mentality.

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