The problem of many hands occurs when
A) there is a gap in the distribution of responsibility within a group of agents.
B) engineers collaborating on a project do not communicate and a disaster occurs because of joint activity.
C) no single individual is responsible, yet we have reason to believe that someone did something he or she should be held responsible for.
D) All of the above

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The problem of many hands refers to situations where responsibility is diffused among multiple individuals or agents, making it difficult to pinpoint who is accountable for a particular outcome. This can happen due to gaps in responsibility distribution, lack of communication among collaborators leading to disasters, or situations where collective action results in an outcome for which no single individual can be held solely responsible. All the options provided describe scenarios that fit within the concept of the problem of many hands.

The Problem of Many Hands Occurs When