Alison is walking down the street when she comes upon a man who appears to be having a seizure.Approximately 15 other people stop as well and all recognize that this is a real emergency and all are genuinely concerned about the man's health and well-being.However,nobody calls for help because,like Alison,they all assume that someone else has already made a call to the paramedics.In this instance,the lack of help appears to be the product of:

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The situation described here fits the concept of diffusion of responsibility, where individuals in a group feel less personal responsibility to act because they assume that someone else will take the initiative. There is no indication of social comparison, where individuals look to others for cues on how to behave, in this scenario.

Alison Is Walking Down the Street When She Comes Upon