A phenomenon known as 'diffusion of responsibility' may partly explain why participants behaved the way they did in Milgram's (1963) experiment.

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Diffusion of responsibility refers to individuals being less likely to take responsibility for their actions or decisions when they are part of a group, as the responsibility is perceived to be shared among the group rather than solely on the individual. This may have influenced participants in Milgram's experiment to follow the experimenter's instructions despite their own personal discomfort or ethical concerns, as they may have felt that the responsibility for the consequences of their actions was not solely on them.

A Phenomenon Known as 'Diffusion of Responsibility' May Partly Explain