________ refers to the phenomenon in which the presence of other people makes it less likely that any individual will help someone in distress because the obligation to intervene is shared among all the onlookers.

A) Diffusion of responsibility
B) The reciprocity norm
C) Social exchange theory
D) Altruism

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon in social psychology where individuals feel less compelled to take action or assume responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.

Reciprocity Norm

A social norm that dictates that people should return the favor or kindness that has been done to them.

Social Exchange Theory

A social-psychological and sociological perspective that explains social change and stability as a process of negotiated exchanges between parties.