In an experiment in which a "student" simulated a seizure, helping was inhibited by
A)conditions employing smaller groups.
B)diffusion of responsibility.
C)group discussion.
D)reference cognitive dissonance.

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Diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals in a group feel less responsible for taking action and believe that someone else will do it. In this case, when the student simulated a seizure in a group setting, the responsibility to help was diffused among the members of the group, making it less likely for someone to take action to help the student.

In an Experiment in Which a "Student" Simulated a Seizure