essay question
abdull110
week_4_bystanders.pptBystanders
Content
- Types of Bystanders
- Effect of Numbers
- Effect of Bystanders on:
- Bully
- Victim
- Bystander
- Results…
Effect of Numbers
- The greater the number of bystanders, the more humiliating and degrading the event is for the victim.
- As numbers of bystanders increase, level of individual responsibility decreases.
- Perception of incident will vary between the bully, victim and bystanders; the number of bystanders will alter perception.
- Genovese Syndrome (Bystander Effect)
Effect of Bystanders on the Bully
- Encourages his behavior to continue
- Makes it difficult for them to stop – even if they decide they want to.
- Decreases feelings of responsibility
- If bystander acts in victims behalf, could stop incident.
Effect of Bystanders on the Victim
- Amplifies the affects of the situation; increases…
- Humiliation
- Social effects (feelings of isolation etc.)
- One or more bystanders acting in behalf of victim substantially lessens the effects of the incident on the victim.
The Effect on Bystanders
- Desensitizes observers.
- Reduction in empathy and compassion.
- Decreases view of moral responsibilities to others (further societal impacts).
- Reduction of self respect and confidence.
- Fear of being next victim; particularly if the group allows or condones the behavior.
- Cruelty is distressing but also riveting.
Results…
- Observers are more likely to imitate or support the bully if he (she) is seen as strong, daring, or popular.
- Usually there are not apparent consequences for the bullies actions.
- Behavior is often reinforced by approval, laughter, applause, elevated social standing.
- Apparent high level of rewards can break down intrinsic aversion to such anti-social behavior.
