Psychology & Sociology · Mr. Pankow: Social Structure & Inequality

Question

Diffusion of responsibility theory explains ____ and states that individuals feel ____

Answer

Diffusion of responsibility theory explains the bystander effect and states that individuals feel less personal responsibility to take action in larger groups
small groups DONT diffuse responsibility, so you are more likely to intervene
ex: in a small group where you are the only one who knows CPR, you might need to perform CPR on someone passed out. However, when theres 200 people surrounding a passed out dude, you feel less inclined to try and help since "surely someone else here will help"

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