EMTSteve
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I read the thread "What's wrong with people" and it reminded me of...
-The Bystander Effect
I saw a program on it.
Multiple tests were performed where a man pretended to have a heart attack and collapse unconscious in the middle of a walkway of a busy mall.
People actually stepped OVER him and continued on their way. Some stopped briefly as if to think, "wow someone should help him" and they even continued on their way!! The “victim” actually laid in the middle of the walkway with dozens of people stepping over or around him for 15 minutes before someone stopped to help.
The test was also performed multiple times in an office waiting room with one other person present. 100% of the time the other person jumped up and helped the "victim" immediately.
I will also say What's wrong with people!!
-The Bystander Effect
I saw a program on it.
Multiple tests were performed where a man pretended to have a heart attack and collapse unconscious in the middle of a walkway of a busy mall.
People actually stepped OVER him and continued on their way. Some stopped briefly as if to think, "wow someone should help him" and they even continued on their way!! The “victim” actually laid in the middle of the walkway with dozens of people stepping over or around him for 15 minutes before someone stopped to help.
The test was also performed multiple times in an office waiting room with one other person present. 100% of the time the other person jumped up and helped the "victim" immediately.
I will also say What's wrong with people!!