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 research identifies diffusion of responsibility as the reason why people may not take action in an emergency situation when there are multiple bystanders present. This phenomenon occurs when individuals may feel less responsibility to intervene or help when others are present because they assume someone else will take action or because they fear social repercussions if they intervene alone.

In a Crowded Mall Parking Lot, Dozens of People Hear