During rush hour one afternoon, Tabitha sees a van on fire at the side of the road. Though normally she would drive on by assuming that someone else had already called for help, she learned in her psychology class that people often walk or drive past emergencies due to __________. When she calls 911, she is nonetheless shocked to learn that nobody else has called in the fire.

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The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often assuming someone else will take action.

During Rush Hour One Afternoon, Tabitha Sees a Van on Fire