After a big win, college students overturned cars and set fires in the street. A few students were apprehended, and these students did not feel responsible for their behavior because many others also participated. The thought process of the students illustrates the phenomenon of:

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The students' lack of feeling responsible for their actions because many others participated illustrates the diffusion of responsibility, where individuals in a group are less likely to take responsibility for their actions.

After a Big Win, College Students Overturned Cars and Set