When 12-year-old Jamilah saw an old man lying on the sidewalk in apparent discomfort, he prepared to offer help. But when he not

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When 12-year-old Jamilah saw an old man lying on the sidewalk in apparent discomfort, he prepared to offer help. But when he not

iced several adults walk past the man, he concluded that the man did not need any help. His reaction most clearly illustrates one of the dynamics involved in ______________.

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aalyn [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-25T11:03:42+03:00

Answer:

the bystander effect

Explanation:

the bystander effect also called the bystander apathy is a psychological belief that purports that a victim is less likely to receive help from an individual if other people are present. The number of bystanders present can negatively influence the willingness of a would-be helper to help In a case of robbery, accident, stabbing or any life threatening or emergency situations.

Illusion [34] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-25T12:19:25+03:00

Answer:

the bystander effect

Explanation:

The bystander effect is phenomenon whereby the greater the number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person in distress.

Here when one have an emergency, there is likelihood of observers taking action if there are few or no other witnesses. But when there is a large crowd, it means that or it make it that no single person has to take responsibility for an action.

The bystanders effect worked in the psyche of Jamilah, She wanted to offer help to the man in distressed, but observing that nobody is showing concern or trying to help, she believed the man was okay.