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Social psychologists Bibb Latané and John Darley were intrigued by the reported lack of action from witnesses. They formulated the theory of the , which suggests that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. This occurs due to two primary factors:

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: People feel less personal pressure to act because they believe someone else will surely do it. Social psychologists Bibb Latané and John Darley were