The Herdsman Markets near Perth where a person was found dead in a vehicle after being there for days. Photo: NCA NewsWire/Tony McDonough

Bystander effect could help explain why a dead body was ignored for days

By: NCA NewsWire in News, Top Stories March 15, 2021 0

A psychology theory known as the “bystander effect” might explain how an elderly man slumped dead in his car outside a busy Perth supermarket went unnoticed for four days.

Please login below to view content or register for a 4 week FREE Trial.

Membership Login

Get the news delivered straight to your inbox

Receive the top stories in our weekly newsletter Sign up now

Campus Review The latest in higher education news

Bystander effect could help explain why a dead body was ignored for days

Membership Login

Assistant Professor (Ref: 2100541) Department of Science and Environmental Studies

Principal Teaching Fellow (Ref. 21101215)

Job ID: 6633 | Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (English)

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer II / Lecturer I / Lecturer II – Key Strategic Areas