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Researchers Bibb Latane and John Darley partly explained bystander "apathy" in terms of the "diffusion of responsibility" felt by participants. By this they meant that
A) the blame for apathetic behavior is best placed on the shoulders of society in general.
B) individuals differ to the degree to which they are programmed to act responsibly.
C) in emergency situations, people become emotional and should not be held accountable for their lack of action.
D) when others are available, people will often assume that someone else will help or should help.
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Great answer, thank you.
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