A major reason why people won't help when there are many bystanders is because:

a) of diffusion of responsibility.
b) people are egoistic.
c) people like to see others hurt.
d) people are not altruistic.


ANS: A, Diffusion of responsibility is what happens when each person thinks someone else will take responsibility.

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