On her way to work, Maria comes across the scene of a road accident. Many people gather around the injured victim, but no one actively helps the victim. This kind of behavior where someone is less likely to help a person in need when there are many people around than when there is no one else around is most likely to be studied by a ________.

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This phenomenon is best studied by a social psychologist, as it relates to the bystander effect, which is a social psychological concept that explains how the presence of others can decrease the likelihood of helping behavior.

On Her Way to Work, Maria Comes Across the Scene