jan 1, 1964 - Kitty Genovese Case the Bystander Effect

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Kitty Genovese was the spark that lead to social psychologists studying what is known as the bystander effect. Kitty was stabbed 14 times in a residential alleyway over the course of 30 minutes. She could be heard yelling for help, and numerous people reported having heard her screams; but, they had all claimed to expect someone else to call.

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