Piliavin (1969) - Possible conclusions Flashcards

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1
Q

Who is most likely to receive help from bystanders - a drunk or a disabled person?

A

disabled person

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Who is more likely, men or women, to help a male victim?

A

men

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In terms of race, what makes the bystander more likely to help the victim?

A

if victim = same race as them

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How does size of group affect helping behaviour?

A

no strong relationship between number of bystanders and how quickly they help the victim

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What happens the longer an incident carries on for?

A

bystanders = more likely to leave area and discuss the incident rather than providing help

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What does being in an emergency situation result in for bystanders and what is this interpreted as?

A

raises levels of arousal

interpreted as sympathy or as fear + disgust

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What is the aim of bystander’s behaviour in an emergency situation and how is this achieved?

A
reduce levels of arousal
achieved by:
1) helping directly
2) leaving to find help
3) leaving the area
4) dismissing the victim as being unworthy of help
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What happens when escape from the situation is not possible for the bystander?

A

more likely to help

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9
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How do bystanders make the decision whether to help or not?

A

conduct a cross-reward analysis

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What factors are considered in the cross-reward analysis for helping and not helping?

A
helping - costs:
fear
embarrassment
effort
Helping - rewards:
praise
not helping - costs:
self-blame
blame from others
not helping - rewards:
continuing activities
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