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In March 13, 1964 28 year-old Catherine Genovese was brutally stabbed to death by a man who was later identified as Winston Moseley. This crime took place nearby Genovese’s apartment, and spanned for about 30 minutes. During this time, Genovese attempted to yell and shriek for help, but despite her desperate cries, none of the dozen people or so in the apartment decided to call the police. This is one of countless examples of the bystander effect. Consequently, this effect can lead to negative occurrences, but could be prevented by behavioral processes. By now you’re probably wondering “What is the bystander effect?” The bystander effect is “a phenomenon in which the greater number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person
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