The bystander effect occurs when people within a group witness an incident but do not take action to interfere due to the presence of other bystanders. The bystander effect is a theory that emerged in ...

There are several classic experiments and theories that every psychology student learns. One is Phillip Zimbardo’s 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, in which 24 participants were randomly separated ...

A well-established psychological theory states that most of us are less likely to intervene in a bad situation if other people are present, and this 'bystander effect' also applies to workplace ...

When an accident happens, people know they should ask for help. Whether that’s calling emergency services or finding someone who’s in charge, the intention to help can exist. But then, everyone stands ...

In a group, individuals feel less inclined to take action. [iStockphoto] Imagine you're in a huge crowd of people walking down a busy street. You see a person fall to the ground nearby, would you help ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Never underestimate your ability to do the right thing. These three crime cases ...

Yale residents report case of man whose 40 doctors made him sicker. Jan. 3, 2013— -- An acutely ill man with mysterious symptoms -- a nasty rash, kidney and lung failure -- was admitted to ...

As we witness President Trump’s daily attacks on the rule of law, constitutional rights and democracy, I recall an incident from 1964, the year I graduated high school. In the early morning hours of ...

(NewsNation) — Viral video from a street brawl in Cincinnati showing witnesses doing nothing to help victims of a mob assault has some observers drawing links with the infamous death of Kitty Genovese ...