The more people who witness an emergency, the less likely it is that witnesses will help. This is a phenomenon known as __________.

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Diffusion of responsibility is the phenomenon in which the presence of other people makes it less likely that any one person will help because responsibility for taking action is spread across the group. This can lead to a bystander effect, in which individuals are less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when others are present.

The More People Who Witness an Emergency, the Less Likely