Question

While walking through Central Park, Mark sees a man being attacked and mugged. There are many people around the scene, and many of these people are holding phones. Mark is concerned for the man, but ultimately does nothing. Mark's actions can be explained by the concept of___________.

Answer 1

the diffusion of responsibility

Step-by-step explanation:

Marks actions can be explained by the concept of the diffusion of responsibility.

Answer 2

Mark's actions can be explained by the concept of the difussion of personality

Step-by-step explanation:

Mark was not able to act and help the man because there were other people present and he assumed that someone else had already helped or will help the man. The concept of the difussion of personality states that a person is less likely to act when in presence of other people.