Bystander effect

What is the bystander effect? If someone suddenly feel while walking near you what would you do? Would you help? Or would you be part of the bystander effect phenomenon?

The Bystander Effect, social psychology

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Bystander effect

Every one of us has heard of instances where someone was in an emergency, and even though there were other people present, no one bothered to help the helpless victim. This strange phenomenon is known as the bystander effect.

Three sworn officers of the Minneapolis Police Department—all adult men—were in a position to interrupt their fellow officer’s abusive behavior and save Floyd’s life. But none did. Why? How do

The bystander effect refers to a phenomenon in which the greater the number of people there are present, the less likely people are to help a person in distress. Learn why it happens.

Why does a crowd of witnesses so rarely intervene to help a person who is obviously in trouble? And what does it take to be the person who does?

The Bystander Effect, a psychological phenomenon that explains why crowds don't always mean safety and what you can do about it.