On a crowded sidewalk a man falls down, dropping most of what he is carrying. It is unclear if he has fallen ill or is hurt

Nola seeks the man fall, but noticing that others around him seem to not be concerned, she decides he may have just tripped and it's not really a situation requiring assistance. Nola has just experienced the
A) social loafing.
B) group polarization.
C) the bystander effect.
D) obedience to authority.


Answer: C
Rationale: The bystander effect occurs when an individual in a group does not provide help, either because the person believes someone else will help or because the other people in the group are not helping either.

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