Eloise just had her purse stolen while walking down Fifth Avenue in New York City, which is a very busy part of Manhattan. She screamed loudly, and several people looked in her direction, but nobody stopped walking or made an attempt to help. She immediately broke down in tears and trembled for 10 minutes until she could walk to her car. Eloise's experience is an example of __________.

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Eloise's experience is an example of the bystander effect, which is a phenomenon where individuals are less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when other people are present. The presence of others can lead to a diffusion of responsibility, where individuals feel less personally responsible to take action.

Eloise Just Had Her Purse Stolen While Walking Down Fifth