Teri is driving on a busy highway and blows her tire out. After a very dangerous maneuver to attempt to pull over, she patiently waits in her car for someone to help. Although many people drive by on the highway, she did not receive assistance until a police officer saw her two hours later. This story demonstrates a phenomenon called the innocent bystander effect. What is the reason that this occurs?

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The innocent bystander effect, often referred to as the bystander effect, occurs because individuals in a group tend to diffuse responsibility onto others, assuming that someone else will take action, which leads to inaction from everyone.

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