Asked by Lachanee Singleton on Jun 27, 2024
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Frasier was on a bridge,planning to commit suicide.On one side of the bridge,about 40 people stood and pointed at him as he clung to the railing.On the other side of the bridge,a lone onlooker saw him,and immediately called for help.Why was the lone person more likely to help than any individual in the crowd
A) Cognitive dissonance decreases as the size of a group is decreased.
B) Group polarization is less likely to occur in small groups.
C) Diffusion of responsibility is less likely to occur in a small group.
D) Small groups tend to be less cohesive than larger groups.
Cognitive Dissonance
Feeling mentally unsettled due to the presence of two or more clashing beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.
Cohesive
Characteristics of a group or material that hold it together, uniting elements to function or act as a single entity.
Diffusion of Responsibility
A sociopsychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of others.
- Identify the effects of group size on individual behavior and decision-making.
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Tanupriya SandhuJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals in a group feel less responsible for taking action because they assume someone else will do it. In a larger group, this effect can be amplified. In contrast, a lone person is more likely to feel responsible for taking action and calling for help in a situation like this.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the effects of group size on individual behavior and decision-making.