As Janet is waiting in line at the theater, a man runs by and grabs her purse. Someone is more likely to respond to Janet's cries for help if she is waiting in line with _____, illustrating the _____.

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The bystander effect is the tendency for individuals to be less likely to offer help when others are present. If there are very few other people in line with Janet, then there is less diffusion of responsibility and someone is more likely to respond to her cries for help.

As Janet Is Waiting in Line at the Theater, a Man