Diffusion of responsibility is a hypothesized cause of:
A. Identity formation
B. Prosocial behaviour
C. By Stander effect
D. Compliance
E. Sharing behaviour
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Correct answer: A. B and C only
Explanation
Diffusion of responsibility explains the bystander effect and reduced prosocial (helping) behaviour.
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