Jeff, Greg, Dan, and Ray all watched as the building across the street burned to the ground. They kept waiting for the fire trucks to show up, even though none of them had called 911. In this case, the fact that none of the four friends phoned to report the fire illustrates which phenomenon?

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The fact that none of the four friends called 911 despite watching the building burn indicates the bystander effect, which refers to the tendency for people to not offer help in emergency situations when others are present because they assume someone else will take action.

Jeff, Greg, Dan, and Ray All Watched as the Building