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  • What is the bystander effect?
    The bystander effect is the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in emergencies when others are present.
  • What psychological concept explains why people feel less responsible to help when in a group?
    Diffusion of responsibility explains why people feel less responsible to help when others are present.
  • How did the Kitty Genovese case influence psychology?
    The Kitty Genovese case sparked interest in studying the bystander effect, even though initial reports were exaggerated.
  • In what type of situations is the bystander effect less likely to occur?
    The bystander effect is less likely in clear and unambiguous emergencies.
  • How does expertise affect the likelihood of helping in emergencies?
    People with relevant expertise are more likely to intervene and help in emergencies.
  • What is deindividuation?
    Deindividuation is a loss of self-awareness that can occur in groups, leading people to behave in ways they normally wouldn't.
  • In what contexts is deindividuation most commonly studied?
    Deindividuation is most commonly studied in the context of antisocial behaviors like mob violence.
  • What is an example of antisocial behavior resulting from deindividuation?
    An example is people in a crowd lighting a couch on fire during a celebration, which they wouldn't do alone.
  • Can deindividuation lead to prosocial behaviors? Give an example.
    Yes, deindividuation can lead to increased friendliness, such as striking up conversations with strangers while feeling anonymous.
  • How does being in a large crowd affect individual behavior according to deindividuation?
    Being in a large crowd can cause individuals to lose self-awareness and act in ways they normally wouldn't.
  • What is meant by 'diffusion of responsibility'?
    Diffusion of responsibility is when people in a group feel less personal responsibility to act because they assume others will.
  • Why might someone not respond to a group email asking for volunteers?
    They might wait because they assume others will respond, demonstrating diffusion of responsibility.
  • Does the bystander effect always occur in emergencies?
    No, it does not always occur, especially in clear emergencies or when someone has expertise.
  • How can anonymity in a new city influence behavior?
    Anonymity can make people feel freer and more likely to engage in friendly behaviors with strangers.
  • Why is understanding group behavior important in psychology?
    It helps explain how group dynamics influence individual actions in various social contexts.