Question

Define the bystander effect. How can one avoid this effect in an emergency situation?

Answer 1

Define the bystander effect: Bystander effect is psychological theory which explains about the helping nature of people when they are in group. According to this theory, people in the large group don't like to offer help to the person in emergency situation.And people in small group like to offer help to the person in the emergency situation. This is happening because the responsibility of individual to save that person is very low when he is in large group. And the responsibility of individual to save that person is very high when he is in small group. That's why person in the emergency situation receiving help from surrounded small group than larger group.

How can one avoid this effect in an emergency situation?

• Individual should take the responsibility to save that person irrespective of the group size. So there is no group influence. He overcame bystander effect.
• Individual should motivate others to help the person in emergency situation. Then everybody will take responsibility.
• Individuals should feel proud about themselves because they are saving a life.
• Surrounded people should immediately call to policemen or ambulance or fire engine,etc.