AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Diffusion of responsibility occurs when people who need to make a decision wait for someone else to act instead. The more people involved, the more likely it is that each person will do nothing, believing someone else from the group will probably respond.

Detailed explanation-2: -Factors That Influence Diffusion of Responsibility If onlookers are not really sure what is happening, are unclear about who is in trouble, or are unsure if the person really needs assistance, then they are far less likely to take action.

Detailed explanation-3: -The diffusion of responsibility can also pop up in work environments. For example, you might notice that an entry-level worker is being mistreated in some way. Perhaps they are being overworked, underpaid, or harassed. Maybe you think that somebody else already noticed the mistreatment and is handling it.

Detailed explanation-4: -An example of diffusion of responsibility in the workplace is witnessing racist, sexist, or otherwise inappropriate behavior coming from one employee toward another and not reporting it because you believe it’s not your place to speak up.