Bystanders frequently fail to respond to an emergency because no one else is responding.We tend to rely on what others say and do when we are not sure of the nature of the situation or of what behaviors to engage in.This is known as .

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Pluralistic ignorance occurs when individuals in a group mistakenly believe that their own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group, leading them to conform to what they incorrectly perceive as the group norm. In emergencies, this can result in bystanders not acting because they interpret others' inaction as a sign that intervention is not needed.

Bystanders Frequently Fail to Respond to an Emergency Because No