Samantha just had her purse stolen while walking down Fifth Avenue in New York City,which is a very busy part of Manhattan.She screamed loudly,and several people looked in her direction,but nobody stopped walking or made an attempt to hel

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The bystander effect occurs when people are less likely to offer help in emergency situations when other people are present, especially in large groups. The fact that several people heard Samantha scream but did not stop to help is an example of the bystander effect.

Samantha Just Had Her Purse Stolen While Walking Down Fifth