The tendency perceivers have to assume that others present will take personal responsibility for a situation, absolving the perceiver of personal responsibility, is known as ______.

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Diffusion of responsibility is a sociopsychological phenomenon whereby a person is less likely to take responsibility for action or inaction when others are present. This is often observed in group settings, where the responsibility is assumed to be shared among all members, leading individuals to feel less personally accountable.

The Tendency Perceivers Have to Assume That Others Present Will