Observers' responses to the tragic murder of Kitty Genovese outside her New York apartment best illustrated

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The bystander effect refers to the tendency for individuals to be less likely to offer help in an emergency situation when other people are present. In the case of Kitty Genovese, it was reported that many witnesses heard her cries for help but did not intervene or call for assistance, likely due to the diffusion of responsibility and assumption that someone else would take action.

Observers' Responses to the Tragic Murder of Kitty Genovese Outside