Which of the following explanations for the failure of neighbours to come to Kitty Genovese's aid best reflects the idea of diffusion of responsibility?

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Diffusion of responsibility occurs when there are a large number of witnesses to an emergency situation, and no single person feels personally responsible to intervene because they assume someone else will do it. The presence of multiple witnesses in the Kitty Genovese case likely contributed to the bystander effect, where individuals assumed someone else would take responsibility for helping.

Which of the Following Explanations for the Failure of Neighbours