Diffusion of responsibility entails
A) being unaware of cultural norms that promote helping behavior.
B) overestimating one's own responsibility for the welfare of others.
C) assuming that other people who are present during an emergency will provide help to a victim.
D) underestimating the harmfulness of a situation.

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Diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals assume that someone else in a group will take action or provide help in an emergency situation. This can lead to a decreased likelihood of any individual offering assistance. Option A refers to a lack of knowledge or awareness, option B refers to an overestimation of responsibility, and option D refers to a separate phenomenon.

Diffusion of Responsibility Entails