Question

What effect does an increase in group size have on diffusion of responsibility?
A.
Increased group size reduces perceived individual responsibility.
B.
Increased group size increases perceived individual responsibility.
C.
Increased group size does not affect perceived individual responsibility.
D.
Increased group size forces one to take individual responsibility.

Answer 1

A. Increased group size reduces perceived individual responsibility.

Explanation: As group size grows, individuals feel less personally accountable for taking action (the bystander effect), so responsibility is "diffused" across group members.