The Bystander Effect

What is the correct definition of the bystander effect?

• A situation where a group of people act to help a victim

• A situation where an individual helps as he or she is the only one present

• A situation where individuals do not help a victim when other people are present and not helping.

• A situation where you are told to 'Stand By' for an incoming message

Which of the following answers are reasons why an individual is less likely to respond to an event if other people present aren't acting?

• They do not perceive it as a problem

• They don't want to talk to other people

• They don't like the person who needs help

• They think someone else will help, it's not their responsibility

Choose which of the 3 stages of action did not take place in the following scenario:

A girl shouts in a busy street "help, you're not my dad" while being dragged by a man. People hear and see the pair but no one acts.

• Notice the event

• Interpret it as a problem

• Take responsibility to act

• None of them

Choose which of the 3 stages of action did not take place in the following scenario:

A woman in a busy festival suddenly drops to the floor feeling very dizzy, then passes out. People around her see her collapse, but no one helps.

• Notice the event

• Interpret it as a problem

• Take responsibility

• None

An example of how to mitigate the bystander effect is:

• Always visit places in groups

• Always be negative

• Have 999 on speed dial

• Assume you are the only witness and take action immediately

Which of the following is the correct order of the 3 stages of action?

• Notice the event, take action, take responsibility

• Interpret it as a problem, notice the event, take responsibility to act

• Notice the event, Interpret it as a problem, take responsibility to act

• Notice the problem, check for other people, take responsibility to act