The likelihood that a person will help someone else in trouble ________ as the number of bystanders present increases.

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This phenomenon is known as the bystander effect or bystander apathy. As the number of bystanders present increases, individuals may feel less personal responsibility to help and assume that someone else will take action. This diffusion of responsibility decreases the likelihood of any individual taking action to help.

The Likelihood That a Person Will Help Someone Else in Trouble