According to Darley and Latané,even if people notice an event that they realize to be an emergency,_______________ in the presence of other bystanders can inhibit helping.
A)pluralistic ignorance
B)diffusion of responsibility
C)self-presentation concerns
D)anxiety

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The phenomenon described by Darley and Latané, where individuals are less likely to help in a crisis when other bystanders are present, is known as the “bystander effect,” and it is largely due to diffusion of responsibility. In other words, when multiple people witness an emergency situation, each individual assumes that someone else will step forward to intervene, leading to a diffusion of responsibility and a lack of action.

According to Darley and Latané,even If People Notice an Event