When in a Large Group of People,an Individual's Tendency to Assume

question 59

Multiple Choice

When in a large group of people,an individual's tendency to assume responsibility may be hampered because being in a group causes a(n)

• A) acknowledge of just-world beliefs.
• B) increase in one's concern for his or her own safety.
• C) diffusion of responsibility.
• D) increase in one's arousal level so that one becomes less focused.

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Definitions:

Sample Size

The number of observations or units that make up a statistical sample.

Genet

Edmond-Charles Genêt, a French diplomat who caused a controversy in 1793 by violating diplomatic protocol in the United States during the French Revolutionary Wars.

Neutrality Pact

An agreement between states to remain neutral, especially in a conflict, neither supporting nor opposing any side involved.

Execution

The act of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; in a legal context, it refers to the carrying out of a death sentence.