It is when bystanders do not help someone in need (Boss, 2014, p.128). It is typical of human nature because in groups everyone thinks someone else will take care of it. If we can be empathetic to the situation then someone may act accordingly. The argument is that there is a code of ethics that is nonexistent and people may do what is right based on their own belief system. An example could be when a known pedophile in a neighbor fell, as he is very old now and people just walked by him. A person who knew who he was, helped him up until the ambulance could come check him out.
