Bystander Intervention

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Why do people sometimes intervene in acts of violence, but not so in others? The horrifying case of two-year-old James Bulger, murdered by two older children, threw into light this very confronting aspect of human behavior. Seen distressed by an estimated 38 people, no one intervened. Why? Why will an individual raise an alarm when alone, but not when sitting with a group of strangers? This is a fascinating and lucid look at the Bystander Effect, the psychological work that examined it, and the conclusions we can draw from it.

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27 min 52 sec

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Films on Demand

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