By-standerism
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What is bystanderism?
A situation where someone witnesses a critical event but does not help because others are also present.
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What incident sparked research into bystanderism?
The 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese in New York, where neighbors reportedly did not help.
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What is diffusion of responsibility?
When the presence of others reduces an individual’s sense of personal responsibility to act.
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What is pluralistic ignorance?
When individuals rely on others’ behavior to interpret an ambiguous situation and incorrectly conclude that no action is needed.
