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?