Bystander Effect and Helping Behavior

What is the bystander effect?

• People are more likely to help when they are in a large group.

• People are less likely to help when they are in a large group.

• People always help others, regardless of the group size.

• People only help those they know.

What is the diffusion of responsibility?

• When everyone in a group takes responsibility for a task.

• When people feel less responsible to act because others are present.

• When responsibility is shared equally among all group members.

• When a leader assigns specific responsibilities to each person.

How many people were in the first group tested in the experiment?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

On average, how long did it take for someone to offer help in the group of 10 people?

• Less than 1 minute

• Around 3 minutes

• Around 5 minutes

• More than 8 minutes

On average, how long did it take for someone to offer help in the group of 5 people?

• Around 3 minutes

• Around 5 minutes

• Around 7 minutes

• More than 8 minutes

On average, how long did it take for someone to offer help when they were alone?

• Less than 1 minute

• Around 3 minutes

• Around 5 minutes

• More than 8 minutes

What was the fastest time someone offered help when they were alone?

• 5 seconds

• 12 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

How does the number of people in a group generally affect the likelihood of someone offering help?

• The more people there are, the more likely someone is to help.

• The fewer people there are, the less likely someone is to help.

• The more people there are, the less likely someone is to help.

• Group size has no effect on helping behavior.

What is suggested to do when you see someone who needs help?

• Wait for someone else to act.

• Record the situation on your phone.

• Follow your intuition and offer help.

• Assume they don't need help.

What is one way to overcome the bystander effect?

• Always assume someone else will help.

• Be the person who steps up to help.

• Avoid situations where help might be needed.

• Only help people you know well.