The phenomenon in which each bystander's sense of responsibility to help decreases as the number of witnesses increases best defines

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Diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals feel less responsible for taking action in an emergency situation because there are other bystanders present who could also take action. As the number of witnesses increases, each individual may feel that it is not solely their responsibility to help, leading to a diffusion of responsibility and decreased likelihood of anyone taking action.

The Phenomenon in Which Each Bystander's Sense of Responsibility to Help