The concept of ________ refers to the idea that when no bystanders to a possible emergency appear to be concerned, other bystanders assume that nothing is wrong

a. the bystander effect
b. diffusion of responsibility
c. pluralistic ignorance
d. evaluation apprehension


Answer: C

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