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

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Diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals feel less personal responsibility to take action in a group because they believe someone else will act instead. In this case, there were so many witnesses that each individual may have assumed someone else would intervene, leading to a lack of action.

Which of the Following Explanations for the Failure of Neighbors