In bystander experiments, White witnesses are more likely to help an African American victim after, rather than before, that individual requests assistance.

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This phenomenon is known as the "bystander effect reversal" and has been observed in multiple studies. It suggests that people may be more likely to help a member of a stigmatized group once they make a direct request for assistance, as it signals that the individual is worthy of help and removes any ambiguity about the situation.

In Bystander Experiments, White Witnesses Are More Likely to Help