While returning home from his office, Luke was robbed by two men in his neighborhood. After the incident, Luke realized that many people had been watching the incident, yet no one had tried to help him fight or catch the culprits. This unwillingness of the people to aid Luke is an example of the _________.

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The bystander effect is the phenomenon where the presence of other people makes it less likely for an individual to intervene in an emergency situation. This is due to diffusion of responsibility and social influence, where individuals believe someone else will take action or they conform to the inaction of others. In Luke's case, the presence of many people who did not come to his aid is an example of the bystander effect.

While Returning Home from His Office, Luke Was Robbed by Two