On a crowded sidewalk a man falls down, dropping most of what he is carrying. It is unclear if he has fallen ill or is hurt. Nola seeks the man fall, but noticing that others around him seem to not be concerned, she decides he may have just tripped and it's not really a situation requiring assistance. Nola has just experienced the

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Nola has experienced the bystander effect, which is the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to provide help in an emergency situation when other people are present. Nola's assumption that others around the man are not concerned influenced her decision not to assist, which is a common characteristic of the bystander effect.

On a Crowded Sidewalk a Man Falls Down, Dropping Most