The lessening of responsibility by individuals in a group situation or social collective.
DIFFUSION OF RESPONSIBILITY: "Diffusion of responsibility can be a reason for the bystander effect."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "DIFFUSION OF RESPONSIBILITY," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/diffusion-of-responsibility/ (accessed October 5, 2022).
