Research conducted by Latane, Darley, and their colleagues on bystander intervention has revealed that:

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This is known as the bystander effect or diffusion of responsibility, where people feel less personally responsible to intervene in an emergency when there are many other witnesses present. This effect was demonstrated in several experiments conducted by Latane and Darley, including the famous "smoke-filled room" experiment where participants were less likely to report a perceived emergency when others were present and doing nothing.

Research Conducted by Latane, Darley, and Their Colleagues on Bystander