In a crowded mall parking lot, dozens of people hear a female voice yell, "He's killing me!" Yet no one calls the police. What is the reason for the lack of action, according to Darley and Latané?

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Darley and Latané's bystander intervention model suggests that the more people present in an emergency situation, the less likely anyone is to intervene. This is due to the diffusion of responsibility, where people assume that someone else will take action, leading to a bystander effect. Therefore, the reason why people did not call the police in this situation is due to diffusion of responsibility, not because they are too busy or do not want to become involved. Social loafing is not applicable in this situation, as it pertains to individuals expending less effort in a group task. The fight-or-flight response is not activated when one is witnessing danger, as they are not directly in harm's way.

In a Crowded Mall Parking Lot, Dozens of People Hear