The bystander effect captures a shadowy side of human nature. Itmay have contributed to atrocities such as the Holocaust and witchhunts. It may have its roots in childhood with those who watchbullying without intervening. Discuss the bystander effectutilizing the links below or recent news stories. Include in yourdiscussion: One factor that might increase the chances of helpinganother One factor that might decrease the likelihood that a personin need will receive help. Note that it was the bystanderintervention that saved the life of the 13 year old girl in thenews link below. Likewise, recently in the Newark bus crash,bystanders attempted to rescue victims. Likewise helping behaviorwas noted in the mall when a woman on crutches dropped herpapers.
