About Psychology: How Can You Overcome the Bystander Effect?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology A friend of mine recently witnessed an accident, but found himself unsure of what to do or how to intervene. Since there were other people around, my friend assumed that someone else would help Fortunately, someone with emergency training was also on the scene and was able to lend a hand, but my friend has been berating himself for not getting involved. Have you ever found yourself in this type of situation? In this week's newsletter, learn more about the bystander effect and a few things that you can do to overcome it.   What Exactly Is the Bystander Effect? What would you do if you saw someone in trouble? Would you rush in to help, or would you assume that someone else would likely come to the person's aid? While we like to think that we would leap to action, research has found that people are less likely to take action in these instances when there are a lot of other people present... Learn more Search Related Topics:  bystander effect  psychology definitions  social psychology What Can We Do to Prevent the Bystander Effect? Psychologists have found a number of different things that can help or hinder prosocial behaviors. Witnessing other people being helpful and having the skills necessary to offer assistance are just two factors that can help inspire people to take action when needed... Learn more Search Related Topics:  bystander effect  prosocial behaviors  altruism The Psychology of Heroism Heroism is a universally valued trait, but it is often thought of as rare and inborn. What makes a person a hero? Researchers strive to define and understand the psychology of heroes. ... Learn more Search Related Topics:  heroism  altruism  prosocial behavior Can We Teach People How to Become Heroes? Fortunately, there are some things that we can do not only to prevent ourselves from falling into this trap of inaction, but also to help mobilize others if we are the ones in need of help. The Heroic Imagination Project is one organization that tries to educate young people in order to help them overcome the bystander effect and become heroes... Learn more Search Related Topics:  heroism  philip zimbardo  stanford prison experiment Related Searches Help Psychology Skills in Psychology School Psychology Psychology Study Psychology Training Featured Articles IQ or EQ? Which One Is More Important? Cool Psychology Careers You Might Not Know About Important Events in the History of Psychology Academic Resources for Psychology Students What Is Negative Reinforcement? Dream Interpretation: What Do Dreams Mean?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Psychology Trivia What Was the World's Longest Longitudinal Study? What School of Thought Did Sabina Spielrein Influence? Can People Grow New Brain Cells?   Follow me on: Advertisement