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What Would You Do As a Bystander?

"What causes people to help those in need? Whether it is hearing gunshots, seeing an injured or ill individual on the streets, or simply extending a helping hand, what are the factors which dictate whether or not others will offer help?" The site provides information from classic studies and a video demonstrating the effect.

Keywords:: bystander effect, helping behavior

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Social Sciences / Psychology / Social Psychology

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Material Type:: Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:: November 29, 2022
Date Modified in MERLOT:: February 13, 2023
Author:: University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Submitter:: Julie Evey
Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Technical Format:: Website

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Technical Requirements:: Internet access
Language:: English
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Julie Evey (Faculty)

15 weeks ago

Very powerful information on what affects whether we help. Site includes a description of the research and a video to demonstrate the effect.

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