People walking around downtown at night hear a commotion in a parking garage, with some sounds of yelling and objects being thrown. None of them goes to investigate or call the police. The next day they learn that a young woman was beaten and robbed during the episode. Based on what is known about the bystander effect, it is most likely that the people who heard the altercation __________.

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The bystander effect suggests that individuals in a group are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. This can be due to uncertainty about whether help is needed or the assumption that someone else will take action.

People Walking Around Downtown at Night Hear a Commotion in a Parking