The Bystander Effect
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The Bystander Effect

Understanding the Psychology of Courage and Inaction

Catherine Sanderson

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The Bystander Effect

Understanding the Psychology of Courage and Inaction

Catherine Sanderson

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Why do good people so often do nothing when a small intervention could make a big difference? Pioneering psychologist Catherine Sanderson demystifies the mindset of bullies and bystanders to show why courage comes at such a high cost, and how we can learn to be brave.

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2020
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9780008361648

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