Question

In a classic rope-pulling experiment, Ringelmann (1913) found that groups of three men pulled at 85% of their expected capability, whereas groups of eight men pulled at 37% of their expected capability. Which social psychology concept probably offers the best mechanism by which these results might be explained?A) the reciprocity normB) diffusion of responsibilityC) cognitive dissonanceD) the fundamental attribution error

Answer 1

Answer: Diffusion of responsibility

Step-by-step explanation:

The diffusion of responsibility can be defined as the phenomenon whereby a person is likely to take responsibility where other are present.

This is done in response to assume that the other can take the responsibility well or they have already done it before them.

In this case the individual perform less in the groups as compared to the efforts if they work alone.