When an Individual Feels Less Personal Responsibility to Help This

question 19

Multiple Choice

When an individual feels less personal responsibility to help this is known as________.

• A) diffusion of responsibility
• B) reciprocity
• C) pluralistic ignorance
• D) kin selection

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Definitions:

Residual Claim

A financial term referring to the right of shareholders to claim what remains of a company's assets after all debts have been paid in the event of liquidation.

Common Stockholders

Common stockholders are investors who own shares of a company's common stock, granting them the right to vote at shareholder meetings and receive dividends.

Bankruptcy

A legal proceeding involving a person or business that is unable to repay outstanding debts, providing for the reorganization or liquidation of the debtor's assets to pay off creditors.

Constant Growth Model

A dividend discount model that assumes dividends will increase at a constant growth rate indefinitely, useful for valuing stocks.