The bystander effect occurs when people within a group witness an incident but do not take action to interfere due to the presence of other bystanders. The bystander effect is a theory that emerged in ...

Almost every psychology student knows about Kitty Genovese, the 28-year-old Queens woman who was stabbed to death in 1964. At the time, the New York Times reported that no one had lifted a finger to ...

When an accident happens, people know they should ask for help. Whether that’s calling emergency services or finding someone who’s in charge, the intention to help can exist. But then, everyone stands ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Never underestimate your ability to do the right thing. These three crime cases ...