People often use the reactions of others to determine if a situation is an emergency and if they should offer help.

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This is commonly known as the bystander effect or bystander intervention. People tend to look to others for cues on how to behave in a situation, especially in ambiguous or stressful situations. If they see others reacting as if it is an emergency, they are more likely to offer help. If others seem unconcerned, they may assume it is not an emergency and refrain from offering assistance.

People Often Use the Reactions of Others to Determine If