The bystander effect occurs when people within a group witness an incident but do not take action to interfere due to the presence of other bystanders. The bystander effect is a theory that emerged in ...

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When an accident happens, people know they should ask for help. Whether that’s calling emergency services or finding someone who’s in charge, the intention to help can exist. But then, everyone stands ...