Situational Factors affecting bystander effect

Question 1

Diffusion of Responsibility

Answer 1

• We feel less responsible when there are more people for help.
• For ex: In an emergency, the larger the crowd, the less likely we are to help because we think that other people will help them

Question 2

Noticing the event

Answer 2

• When we are in a large crowd, we keep to ourselves and pay less attention to what is going on around us.
• We are less likely to notice an emergency

Question 3

Pluralistic Ignorance

Answer 3

• In situations, we look to others and react based on what other people are doing
• No one is helping= not an emergency.
• Many people helping= we are likely to offer assistance also.