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the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in an emergency situation when others are present
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The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in an emergency situation when there are other people present.
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Yo did you hear about the bystander effect? It's like people don't wanna help out when others are around.
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The bystander effect is when everyone just stands around and does nothing, like total bystander vibes.
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In a world full of bystanders, be the one who breaks the bystander effect and takes action.