Which of the Following Describes "Diffusion of Responsibility

question 259

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes "diffusion of responsibility"?

• A) in a group or a crowd, the tendency for each group members to lose awareness of his or her own individuality
• B) in an anonymous group, the tendency of members to avoid taking responsibility for actions, assuming that others will do so
• C) the tendency of individuals to increase their liking for something that they have worked hard to attain
• D) the tendency for members of a close-knit group to think alike for the sake of harmony and to suppress dissent

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Definitions:

Evaluate Ideas

The process of critically assessing the validity, feasibility, and potential impact of concepts or proposals.

Decision-making Strategy

A systematic approach or methodology employed to make choices among various alternatives to achieve a goal.

Dominant Speaker

An individual in a conversation or group who takes the lead in speaking, often influencing the direction or outcome of the discussion.

Meeting Purposes

The objectives or goals that a meeting aims to achieve, which guide its agenda and discussions.