12. Discuss the factors that promote bystander apathy and de-individuation and how an examination of moral development helps us understand individuals’ responses to these factors.
Bystander Apathy (bystander effect)
This occurs when the presence of someone delays the reaction of another in an emergency situation. The bigger the amount of people around, then the person that needs the help is less likely to get it. People usually take action and help more if there isn't as many people around. There are three factors to bystander apathy. They are noticing the incident, interpreting the incident as an emergency, and assuming responsibility. They have to do all three things before they decide to help.
Examples
Pages- 615-616 in our book.
This website is a good example.
This occurs when the presence of someone delays the reaction of another in an emergency situation. The bigger the amount of people around, then the person that needs the help is less likely to get it. People usually take action and help more if there isn't as many people around. There are three factors to bystander apathy. They are noticing the incident, interpreting the incident as an emergency, and assuming responsibility. They have to do all three things before they decide to help.
Examples
Pages- 615-616 in our book.
This website is a good example.