A QUESTION OF NUMBERS

A QUESTION OF NUMBERS

The bystander effect, or bystander apathy, is a social psychological theory that states that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when there are other people present.

Complete the sentences below (they'll form a paragraph) by using the flowchart above.

Multiple Choice

Darley and Latane researched the bystander effect using _____ groups of students in different situations.

• four

• three

• two

Multiple Choice

When students thought they were _____, 85 percent tried to help someone in need.

• alone

• in group

• a few

Multiple Choice

When they thought one other student was present, _____ tried to help.

• 31 percent

• 62 percent

• 85 percent

Multiple Choice

Finally, only 31 percent helped when students thought _____ other bystanders were present.

• three

• four

• five

Multiple Choice

Based on these results, Darley and Latane concluded that ____________________________ .

• People are more likely to help when they are alone than if there are other people around.

• Having more witnesses means people are less likely to help.

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture!

• The woman doesn't need any help.

• The man helps the woman.

• No one helps the woman.

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture!

• The woman is changing tire.

• The woman is waiting for help.

• The woman is on the way to her office.

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture!

• The old man is sitting in the wheelchair.

• The old man doesn't need any help.

• No one helps the old man.

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture!

• They are looking for help.

• They are looking at a map.

• They are missing the direction.