Tom excused his poor judgment in choosing the wording for the contract by saying that he was under medication for an ulcer at the time.This is an example of diffusion of responsibility.

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This is an example of an excuse or justification for behavior, not diffusion of responsibility, which involves spreading out the blame or responsibility among multiple people or factors.

Tom Excused His Poor Judgment in Choosing the Wording for the Contract