Bystander apathy appears to result in part from diffusion of responsibility.

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Bystander apathy is the phenomenon where individuals fail to intervene in an emergency situation when others are present. Diffusion of responsibility refers to the tendency for individuals to feel less personal responsibility to act when others are present, assuming that someone else will take action. Therefore, bystander apathy can result, in part, from the diffusion of responsibility.

Bystander Apathy Appears to Result in Part from Diffusion of Responsibility