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The Bystander Effect: The science of empathy

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You are in a large group of people and suddenly, someone needs help. What is your reaction? Are you going to sit there and wait for someone else to help first?  How long would it take you to decide to help if no one else did? What factors might affect your decision?

How fast you respond to a stranger in need depends on 

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