Sometimes Eyewitnesses Fail to Help Someone Because (A)they Are Uncertain

question 72

Multiple Choice

Sometimes eyewitnesses fail to help someone because (a) they are uncertain about what is happening and (b) they assume that nothing is wrong because no one else seems to be alarmed.This phenomenon is called

• A) pluralistic ignorance.
• B) diffusion of responsibility.
• C) a social responsibility violation.
• D) social loafing.

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