While walking along the ocean shoreline, Mr. Hughes heard a swimmer cry for help. However, he continued walking because he thought that one of the many swimmers in the vicinity would provide help. Mr. Hughes' reaction BEST illustrates:

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The bystander effect is the tendency for people to be less likely to provide help in an emergency situation when other people are also present. Mr. Hughes assumed that someone else would help and did not take action.

While Walking Along the Ocean Shoreline, Mr