Topic 2:
The Bystander Effect
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The Bystander Effect is a well-known psychological phenomenon that prevents someone from rescuing another person who is in danger, despite being aware of the danger and capable of helping. This phenomenon was first described by Darley and Latane (1968) after an experiment inspired by the murder of Kitty Genovese in New York City.
The Bystander Effect
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