Pluralistic ignorance is an example of the power of _______ to inhibit helping.

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Pluralistic ignorance occurs when individuals look to others to determine how to behave in ambiguous situations. In situations where others are not acting, individuals may assume that the situation is not an emergency or that help is not needed, leading to a lack of action. This phenomenon is an example of informational social influence, where individuals rely on others for information about what is appropriate behavior in a given situation. The other answer choices (negative-state relief effects, diffusion of responsibility, urban overload, and the norm of obedience) are all related to other factors that may inhibit helping behavior, but are not directly related to pluralistic ignorance.

Pluralistic Ignorance Is an Example of the Power of _______