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dif·fu·sion of re·spon·si·bil·i·ty
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Diffusion of responsibility
Diffusion of responsibility is a sociopsychological phenomenon whereby a person is less likely to take responsibility for action or inaction when others are present. Considered a form of attribution, the individual assumes that others either are responsible for taking action or have already done so. Assumption of responsibility tends to decrease when the potential helping group is larger, resulting in little aiding behavior demonstrated by the bystander(s). Causes range from psychological effects of anonymity to differences in sex. Implication of behaviours related to diffusion of responsibility can be threatening as there have been increases in moral disengagement and helping behaviour. The infamous murder case of Kitty Genovese and increased murders in WWII can be attributed to diffusion of responsibility.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of diffusion of responsibility in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of diffusion of responsibility in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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