The text mentions the case of Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted of more than 40 counts of child sexual assault. His crimes occurred over a span of more than 10 years, as Penn State administrators failed to act, despite their knowledge of his behavior. At one point, another coach witnessed an assault, but only reported it to the head coach, who in turn only reported it to his superior. Which of Bandura's methods of "cognitive restructuring" is illustrated by the other coaches who felt they had done their duty by merely passing the information up the chain?
a) euphemistic labeling
b) diffusion of responsibility
c) advantageous comparison
d) dehumanization
d) dehumanization
Answer: b) diffusion of responsibility
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