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The Bystander Effect
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Overview
In this segment we learn about Darley and Latané's classic research on the bystander phenomenon. When is a person most likely to help another person? Do individuals tend to be more helpful, or do those in a group tend to be more helpful?

Web Connections
Jon Mueller's website discusses the Bystander Effect under "altruism"
http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/crow/examples.htm



Pre-Test



1When a person is alone and overhears a presumed "accident" is this individual likely to help? Why or why not?


2If you are walking down a crowded street and pass a homeless person, are you likely to help? Explain.

Post-Test



3According to Darley and Latane, an individual is more likely to help than a group.
A)True
B)False


4A group checks the reactions of others and responds accordingly.
A)True
B)False


5It is impossible for dozens of people to witness a crime happening and for nobody to respond.
A)True
B)False





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