Have you ever wondered why people are so hesitant to step in to help during high-danger situations? Even better, have you ever found yourself neglecting to step in to help someone who looks like they’re in need? The answer is probably yes, even if you don’t want to believe it.
This is called the Bystander Effect, where people’s minds automatically tend to assume “that another bystander in the group will offer help,” preventing them from filling the role of the attendant. Most people are likely to sit back and let someone else do the job; the fact that the blame will not fall only on them but on everyone surrounding them as well.
Join host Kapri Leonardi in this episode as she investigates why individuals are less likely to help in emergencies when others are present. She explores the origins, causes, and popular examples of the effect, like the 1964 case of Kitty Genovese as well as the surprising ways group dynamics influence our actions.
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