1. The Bystander Effect
Two major factors that contribute to the bystander effect involve diffusion of responsibility and the need to behave in correct and socially acceptable ways. ... Social Influence and the Bystander Effect in Emergencies Considerable research has examined reasons behind why people help or fail to help others in need. The bystander effect is an example of a social phenomenon in which the presence of other people reduces helping behavior. ... The bystander effect involves several different components including social influence, diffusion of responsibility, and conformity. ... The bystander effect...
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