13 questions
The bystander effect refers to
observers being MORE likely to help a person in distress when there are more people present.
observers being LESS likely to help a person in distress when there are more people present.
Define what is meant by the "diffusion of responsibility"?
phenomenon in which people feel responsible to spread word to others about someone's situation
phenomenon in which people do not want to take responsibility when they are in big groups.
phenomenon in which people are less likely to take action when in the presence of a large group of people
define audience inhibition
someone chooses not to intervene in an emergency because they are afraid of embarrassing themselves in front of others
someone is unable to act naturally in front of others.
someone chooses not to intervene in an emergency because they don't feel responsible enough for the event.
define pro-social behaviour
Prosocial behaviours are actions that help other people, but it was not done intentionally.
Prosocial behaviours are those intended to help other people.
is the following an example of pro-social behaviour or helping behaviour? Opening the door for someone who has their arms full of parcels
pro-social behaviour
helping behaviour
is the following an example of prosocial or helping behaviour?
You are driving down a narrow laneway and stop to remove a box that is in the way so you don’t damage your car. You place the box on the footpath out of your way and drive off.
Prosocial behaviour
Helping behaviour
define altruism
lack of consideration for others
occurs when a person holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values
acting with an unselfish concern for others; looking out for others' well-being.
How do you define a "group"?
two or more people
two or more people who interact with and influence one another
three or more people who interact with and influence one another
how do you define a "collective"
a large gathering of people who have minimal direct
interaction.
a large group of people at the same event
group or collective?
group
collective
group or collective?
group
collective
group or collective?
group
collective
group or collective?
group
collective
individuals