When there is a large number of people that witness an emergency, the likelihood of someone in trouble being helped is low. This effect is called what

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The bystander effect refers to the phenomenon where in the presence of a large number of people, individuals are less likely to intervene or offer help in an emergency situation. The diffusion of responsibility and assumption that someone else will take action can lead to inaction and a lower likelihood of the person in trouble being helped. The other options (A, C, and D) are related to social psychology but do not specifically address this phenomenon.

When There Is a Large Number of People That Witness