The Murder of Kitty Genovese
Everything Everywhere Daily
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Understanding the Bystander Effect and Emergency Response
This chapter explores Latane and Darley's psychological experiments on the bystander effect, revealing how group dynamics affect individual responses to emergencies. It explains key concepts like pluralistic ignorance and diffusion of responsibility, illustrating the decision-making process bystanders face when deciding whether to help.
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