In 1968,Darley and Latane conducted a study where they exposed participants to a clear emergency in which they heard the sounds of another student having an epileptic seizure.They found that participants who were alone were faster to report the emergency than those who believed others were present.The failure to help in this situation can be attributed to:
A) the ambiguity of the situation.
B) the fact that people were in a hurry.
C) reduced feelings of personal responsibility.
D) the distance of the participant to the 'victim.'

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Reduced feelings of personal responsibility, also known as diffusion of responsibility, is the tendency for individuals to feel less accountable for their actions (or inaction) in a group setting where responsibility is shared among multiple people. This can lead to a lack of action in emergency situations if individuals believe that someone else will step in and take charge. In the Darley and Latane study, participants who believed others were present experienced diffusion of responsibility, which led to a slower response in reporting the emergency.

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