A car crash woke John from his afternoon nap. When he looked out his apartment window, he saw several people milling around two smashed cars. He decided not to dial 911 because he assumed someone had already called. John's reaction is an example of
A) the bystander effect.
B) pluralistic compliance.
C) obedience to authority.
D) conformity to social norms.
Answer: A
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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