_____ occurs in a situation in which the presence of others prevents any one person from taking responsibility.(Choose the BEST answer. )

A) The bystander effect
B) Diffusion of responsibility
C) Pluralistic ignorance
D) The empathy gap

Diffusion of responsibility occurs in a situation where the presence of others makes each person feel less responsible for taking action or helping. The term "bystander effect" specifically refers to the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help when other people are present, but it is a broader term that encompasses other factors beyond diffusion of responsibility. Pluralistic ignorance and the empathy gap are related to different psychological phenomena.