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Bystander effect - Exam
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  • 1. What is the bystander effect?
A) A study that shows people are more likely to help when alone.
B) An instinctual response to assist in any emergency situation.
C) A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help in an emergency situation when other people are present.
D) A behavior that encourages individuals to intervene in group settings.
  • 2. In which year was the term 'bystander effect' first introduced?
A) 1990.
B) 1968.
C) 1982.
D) 1975.
  • 3. Which factor contributes to the bystander effect?
A) Rapid decision-making skills.
B) Heightened sense of personal responsibility.
C) Strong individualistic values.
D) Diffusion of responsibility.
  • 4. How can increasing awareness of the bystander effect help reduce its impact?
A) Promoting an individualistic attitude in group settings.
B) Encouraging people to solely rely on group decision-making.
C) Ignoring the presence of others in emergency situations.
D) Educating individuals about the phenomenon and its consequences.
  • 5. What can individuals do to overcome the bystander effect?
A) Assume someone else will help and walk away.
B) Take personal responsibility and intervene.
C) Avoid getting involved in emergency situations.
D) Rely on social norms to guide behavior.
  • 6. What is the 'diffusion of responsibility' concept in the context of the bystander effect?
A) People respond more efficiently in groups rather than alone.
B) People selectively assign responsibility to others in emergency situations.
C) People feel less personal responsibility to respond when others are present.
D) People feel more personal responsibility to respond when others are present.
  • 7. How does the bystander effect influence emergency response time?
A) It has no effect on emergency response time.
B) It speeds up emergency response time.
C) It delays emergency response time.
D) It only affects individual response time.
  • 8. What is the 'noticing' step in the bystander intervention process?
A) Taking direct action to help.
B) Deciding whether to intervene.
C) Being aware of an emergency situation.
D) Assessing the risks involved.
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