The text mentions the case of Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted of more than 40 counts of child sexual assault. His crimes occurred over a span of more than 10 years, as Penn State administrators failed to act, despite their knowledge of his behavior. At one point, another coach witnessed an assault, but only reported it to the head coach, who in turn only reported it to his superior.
Which of Bandura's methods of "cognitive restructuring" is illustrated by the other coaches who felt they had done their duty by merely passing the information up the chain?

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The text mentions the case of Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted of more than 40 counts of child sexual assault. His crimes occurred over a span of more than 10 years, as Penn State administrators failed to act, despite their knowledge of his behavior. At one point, another coach witnessed an assault, but only reported it to the head coach, who in turn only reported it to his superior.
Which of    Bandura's methods of "cognitive restructuring" is illustrated by the other coaches who felt they had done their duty by merely passing the information up the chain?

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The other coaches felt they had done their duty by merely passing the information up the chain, illustrating "diffusion of responsibility," where individuals feel less personal accountability when others are also involved.

The Text Mentions the Case of Penn State Football Coach