The bystander effect | Mind Changers

The bystander effect and how fewer people than you might think intervene when they witness a crime taking place.

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  • Clip length: 1'50''
  • Broadcast year: 2008
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  • Psychology | Social Psychology | Helping behaviour | Piliavin
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Programme: Mind Changers
  • Episode: Case Study: Kitty Genovese

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