Asked by Sierra Black on Jul 16, 2024
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Although Shauna saw a young man in a wheelchair that was stuck on the edge of the sidewalk, she did not stop to help. Since there were a lot of other people around, she assumed that someone else would help. In this situation, Shauna demonstrated __________
A) stereotyped behavior.
B) social cognitive apathy.
C) diffusion of responsibility.
D) prosocial behavior.
Diffusion Of Responsibility
A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.
- Explain the phenomenon of the bystander effect and the elements that affect altruistic actions.
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pouria keshavarzJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Shauna demonstrated diffusion of responsibility, which is the tendency for individuals to feel diminished responsibility for their actions when they are surrounded by others who are also responsible. In this situation, Shauna assumed that someone else would help because there were a lot of other people around.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the phenomenon of the bystander effect and the elements that affect altruistic actions.