Diffusion of Responsibility Occurs When Many People Feel a Responsibility

question 7

True/False

Diffusion of responsibility occurs when many people feel a responsibility to help in an emergency.

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Definitions:

Down's Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.

APP Gene

A gene on chromosome 21 that encodes the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which is thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.

Amyloid Precursor Protein

A protein that in humans is encoded by the APP gene, and is thought to be involved in the pathological process of Alzheimer's disease.

Protein Precursor

A substance that precedes and is transformed into a protein through biological processes, often involving translation and folding.