In a crowded mall parking lot, dozens of people hear a female voice yell, "He's killing me!" Yet no one calls the police. What is the reason for the lack of action, according to Darley and Latané?

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Darley and Latané's bystander intervention model suggests that diffusion of responsibility is the primary reason people fail to respond in emergencies when others are present. This occurs because people believe that someone else will intervene or take responsibility, resulting in a lack of action. Therefore, choice D is the best option.

In a Crowded Mall Parking Lot, Dozens of People Hear