Adam Is Driving Past the Scene of an Automobile Accident

question 42

Multiple Choice

Adam is driving past the scene of an automobile accident.He sees that there are a lot of other people around,so he doesn't feel that he needs to stop.This is an example of the ____ theory.

• A) attribution
• B) catharsis
• C) diffusion of responsibility
• D) groupthink

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Definitions:

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Behavioural Treatment

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