The Phenomenon in Which Each Bystander's Sense of Responsibility to Help

question 24

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon in which each bystander's sense of responsibility to help decreases as the number of witnesses increases best defines

• A) diffusion of responsibility.
• B) pluralistic ignorance.
• C) failure to help.
• D) inadequate preparation.

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Definitions:

Muscular Layer

A layer of tissue composed of muscle fibers that can contract, found in various organs and structures in the body.

Blood Volume

The total amount of blood circulating within an organism's vascular system.

Atrium

Chamber; particularly an upper chamber of the heart, lying above a ventricle.

Ventricle

Cavity in an organ, such as a lower chamber of the heart or the ventricles of the brain.