Although Bill was in a hurry when he saw an old man lying on the sidewalk in pain, he was thinking about offering help. However, he looked at the other people around and decided that someone else would surely help the man, and he continued walking. What does Bill's reaction illustrate?

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Bill's reaction illustrates the diffusion of responsibility, where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility when others are present, assuming someone else will intervene.

Although Bill Was in a Hurry When He Saw an Old