Bystander effect

Bystander Effect: Rodents feel peer-pressure to be helpful, says study

Bystander Effect: Rodents feel peer-pressure to be helpful, says study

Rats are less likely to assist a fellow rodent in need if other members of their group are being unhelpful, according to a study that sheds new light on the so-called “bystander effect.” Peggy Mason, a neurobiologist at the University of Chicago and the senior author, told AFP the findings helped explain certain human behaviors […]