Day 164 of 365

June 13

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Psychology

The Bystander Effect

The Bystander Effect describes how people are less likely to help someone in distress when others are present. Each person assumes someone else will take responsibility. This effect was famously studied after the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese, reportedly witnessed by 38 people.

💡 Did you know?

Being aware of the Bystander Effect can actually help counteract it!

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