Asuni hears her neighbour's burglar alarm go off in the middle of the night,but she doesn't call the police because she assumes that one of the other neighbours will do so.What does Asuni's failure act illustrate?

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Asuni's failure to act illustrates the diffusion of responsibility. This occurs in situations where individuals feel less pressure to intervene or take action because they believe others will do it instead. Asuni assumes that another neighbour will call the police, leading her to not take action herself.

Asuni Hears Her Neighbour's Burglar Alarm Go Off in the Middle