Why Did Many Individuals React Counter to How the "Bystander

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Essay

Why did many individuals react counter to how the "bystander effect" predicts they might have reacted during the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York City?

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Definitions:

Workers

Individuals engaged in an occupation or activity, especially those who are part of the labor force.

Reference Group

A social group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves, their attitudes, and their behaviors.

Norms

Established standards of behavior or beliefs that are considered acceptable within a society or group.

Social Success

The achievement of desirable outcomes in social settings, such as forming meaningful relationships and gaining social acceptance.