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According to research by Latane and Darley, why did witnesses fail to intervene and help Kitty Genovese before she was murdered?

Aa, b and d

BDiffusion of responsibility made individuals feel less responsible

CThere were no authority figures present

DFear of feeling embarrassed by acting inappropriately in front of others

EIgnorance about how others interpreted the situation

Correct answer

A. a, b and d

Explanation

The correct answer is a, b and d.

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