A group of six college students observe a fellow student stumble and fall down a flight of stairs. No one checks to see if the student needs help. Which of the following statements BEST illustrates diffusion of responsibility?
A)"I didn't want to embarrass the student who fell by making a big deal about it."
B)"I was pretty far away when it happened."
C)"I don't know first aid."
D)"I thought someone else would go help."

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Diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals in a group assume that someone else will take action, leading to inaction by all. Choice D directly reflects this concept, as it shows the individual assuming that others will help, thus they do not need to take action themselves.

A Group of Six College Students Observe a Fellow Student