What occurs when each person in a group feels less accountable to take action because there are other people who can do something?

A. diffusion of responsibility
B. urban overload hypothesis
C. differing social norms
D. social exchange


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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You only need to identify the concept involved, and then indicate how much or how little of that concept exists at various points during the course of service. A. True B. False

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