Darley and Latané (1968)believed that the presence of other people in a distressing situation actually increased the likelihood that they would receive hel

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Darley and Latané (1968) developed the theory of bystander intervention, which suggests that the greater number of bystanders who are present, the less likely any one of them will provide help to a victim in distress. This is because each bystander feels a diffusion of responsibility, assuming that someone else will take action, leading to a decreased likelihood of any individual taking action.

Darley and Latané (1968)believed That the Presence of Other People