Social Psychology Exam 2: Bystander Intervention

Bystander Effect

A person does not offer any means to help a victim when other people are present

Diffusion of Responsibility

A person is less likely to take responsibility for action or inaction when others are present. *reason for bystander effect

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation in which a majority group members privately reject a norm but incorrectly assume that most others accept it and therefore go along with it.

Responsibility Effect

Diffusion among those available to help. The more available, the less responsible we feel and - all else being equal - the less likely we are to act.

Notice Effect

Even when the problem is noticed, it is not always perceived. The presence of others can be distracting and divert attention away from victim's struggles

Intervention

The "interpretation" core element of the bystander effect concerns itself with whether or not the situation calls for an...

Automatic

The "notice" core element of the bystander effect is generally...

Degree

The "responsibility" core element of the bystander effect concerns itself with to what ______ is the responsibility someone's

Reduces

The presence of others _____ the chances that we: Will notice Will perceive need for intervention Will take responsibility

Interpretation Effect

We construe meaning partially in terms of other people's responces. A lack of responsiveness implies the absence of a need to act.

1) Notice 2) Interpretation 3) Responsibility

What are the 3 core model elements of the bystander effect?