Benny has a heart attack while riding a crowded city bus and nobody on the bus attempts to help him. This exemplifies

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The bystander effect describes a phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. The greater the number of bystanders, the less likely it is that any one of them will help, often due to a diffusion of responsibility and social influence.

Benny Has a Heart Attack While Riding a Crowded City