Jonathan, a 30-year-old man, meets with an accident on a busy street and is severely injured. Many people gather around the spot, but none of the onlookers come forward to help him, and subsequently, he succumbs to his injuries. According to the observation of Latané and Darley, which of the following is exhibited in this scenario?
A. pluralistic ignorance
B. an illusion of transparency
C. the overjustification effect
D. the bystander effect
Answer: D
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