Bystander Apathy
The term bystander effect is often referred in relation to a situation where a greater number of people are present, observing a person in distress, yet they will be just watching him suffer rather than help the person out of prevent the situation. This is basic psychological reaction, people are more likely to help a person in distress or take action against a situation if there are no witnesses present, it the fear of being judged and evaluated. The reason there is always a dispersion of responsibility is because people feel less accountable or responsible to help in a situation where there are more witnesses around, hence we conclude that since there are more people around, they can always help. This diffusion of responsibility often and only occurs, simply saying, the responsibility gets spread out and dispersed thus at the end of the day, no one comes to help…...

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Summary According to the authors, the bystander effect, or the commonly-accepted notion that individuals are less likely to intervene if they believe others are likely to do so, is affected by both personal and situational factors. Factors such as empathetic sympathy for the victim and a sense of personal distress can facilitate a bystander being willing to assist (Hortensius et al., 2016). This can be driven both by altruism or egotistical behavior, in other words by the desire to look more noble versus to avoid psychological discomfort on the part of the individual providing assistance (Hortensius et al., 2016).
Based on an experiment using cued reaction time, the authors found that character traits were a significant influence on the extent to which the bystander effect was manifest (Hortensius et al., 2016). While perceived personal distress and a feeling of sympathy for the victim resulted in a faster response to the emergency situation…...

Death of Kitty Genovese in 1964 was a gruesome and prolonged affair. Not only was Genovese stabbed to death; her killer inston Mosley first stopped half-way in the midst of the murder, allowing his victim to temporarily try to seek out a safe haven. He was able to finish his attack on her with a fatal blow because none of the onlookers called the police. Although the onlookers gave many poor excuses, ultimately their behavior seemed to be attributed to the fact that crimes occurring at a distance often elicit less compassion than those occurring right before the viewer. The phenomenon became known as the "bystander effect" (Mcfadden). The bystander effect is the assumption that there is less of a sense of guilt and moral responsibility when individuals are part of a crowd. People believe that other people will act instead and so they do nothing. This psychological term was…...

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Gansberg, Martin. "37 who saw murder didn't call police." The New York Times.

27 Mar 1964. 4 Apr 2016. Web. 15 Sept 2016.

McFadden, Robert. "Walter Mosely, who killed Kitty Genovese, dies in prison at 81."

The New York Times. 4 Apr 2016. Web. 15 Sept 2016.

One of the most easily noticeable applications of social psychology theories to the real world is the diffusion of responsibility. Related to the bystander effect, diffusion of responsibility describes what takes place when individuals do not take action to help others when in they are in a group, ostensibly because they believe someone else can or should be responsible. Individuals tend to stand by and watch assuming someone else will help, which is why diffusion of responsibility is known as the bystander effect. As natural as it might seem to diffuse responsibility when one is in a crowd, the consequences of the bystander effect can be devastating including loss of life (Lickerman, 2010). For this reason, organizations have recently incorporated Bystander Effect Training into their employee development programs (“Diffusion of Responsibility,” n.d.). For this exercise, I pretended to be a tourist who did not know how to buy a ticket…...

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“Diffusion of Responsibility,” (n.d.). UPenn. Retrieved online;

Lickerman, A. (2010). The diffusion of responsibility. Psychology Today. Retrieved online: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness-in-world/201006/the-diffusion-responsibility

http://sites.psu.edu/aspsy/2014/02/18/diffusion-of-responsibility/

" (in Carr, 2005) Violation of privacy issues is a concern and Epstein (2002) makes the suggestion that incoming students be asked to sign a release enabling administrators to initiate actions should their behavior cause concern or seem erratic.
The work of anyard (2008) entitled: "Measurement and correlates of prosocial bystander behavior: The case of interpersonal violence" reports a study that examined the effects of gender and specific personality characteristics on bystander attitudes and behaviors. Findings of the study are stated to have been "…consistent with previous findings in that prosocial behaviors were higher among individuals with greater knowledge of sexual violence. Those who perceived higher effectiveness as a bystander were more willing to practice prosocial behaviors, and reported a greater number of actual behaviors." (anyard, 2008)

The work of Alan D. erkowitz entitled: "The Social Norms Approach to Violence Prevention" states that social norms research "…suggests that most males are mistaken…...

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hat all this shows is that "there is something about a crowd of bystanders that inhibits helping behavior" (101).
The results of Latane and Darley's research were shocking. hy do some people act in altruistic or pro-social ways while others do not? To act altruistically means to work in a way that goes beyond our selves, our own egos, and work for the benefit of someone else. A true act of altruism has two properties: It must benefit someone else and it must be potentially costly to the benefactor (Clarke 6). alster and Poliavin define altruism as, "helping behavior that is voluntary, costly to the altruist and motivated by something other than the expectation of material or social reward" (6). This definition is a good one as it makes clear that there is a great distinction between egoism and altruism. True altruism is a regard for others without the concern…...

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Barber, N. Kindness in a Cruel World: The Evolution of Altruism. Prometheus Books, 2004.

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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND WHAT DOES IT AIM TO STUDY?
Inspired by Kurt Lewin (1951), social psychology adopted the experimental method to study human behavior (Wood & Kroger, 1998). In this regard, Wood and Kroger (1998) report that, "Lewin's experiments in leadership style (autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire) became classics in the new experimental social psychology" (p. 267). Lewins' early work was carried on by Festinger and others who explored cognitive dissonance for the next 20 years at MIT and subsequently at the Universities of Michigan and Minnesota, making this one of the foundations of social psychology (Wood & Kroger, 1998).

Simply stated, social psychology uses the scientific method to study human social behavior (ogers, 2003). According to ogers, psychological social psychology "studies how social events and phenomena influence the ways in which individual people feel, think and act. It is concerned with the psychological processes (such as social perception and cognition) that go…...

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Ethics
The ole of Ethics in My Life

Ethics refers to the systematic and logical study of right and wrong behavior. The challenge with ethics is that ethical decisions are often subjective. Variables like personality, culture, and upbringing can all affect one's ethical character. Age and gender can also impact one's ethical decision-making process. The study of ethics has been an ongoing one in the field of philosophy, but it also has direct applications in fields ranging from law to medicine.

Almost all decisions have an ethical component. Even deciding what food to eat is an ethical decision, because the consumer chooses things like fair trade and organic over factory farmed and exploitative. Therefore, ethics can help me to create a more ethical and just society, by making choices that are congruent with core ethical principles. Ethical principles may include such things as fairness and the refrain from harm. Generally, there are two…...

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Hill, Kate. "The bystander effect: keeping silent on family violence." ABC. Retrieved online:  http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/05/07/3999663.htm

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A number of excuses are given over the course of the film. The brother and sister of one of the perpetrators said they initially assumed the killer was drunk and disoriented. Later, they say that they didn't want to be involved in something 'negative.' The girlfriend of one of the killers also said he initially sounded drunk and confused. When she discovered the body of the victim, she called 911, but refused to give much information. The mother of one of the killer's friends says she was initially told the victim was fine, and then assumed he had been taken to an area hospital after the body was discovered. When 911 was called -- twice -- the vague attitude of both of the callers caused emergency personnel to treat the call as a non-emergency.

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Source: Prevos, Peter. (2006, January 3). Explanation models for the bystander effect in helping behavior.…...

Human beings, being the more intelligent of all the other creatures, ought to act in a structured, responsible, and accountable way -- more so when it comes to the maintenance and/or restoration of order in the society. In so doing, they are expected to abandon and reject actions or behaviors that fly against the principles of an orderly society. In the picture resource provided, we can see several people going about their daily routines, oblivious of what else is happening around them. A casual look at the picture does not reveal anything out of the normal. However, upon closer inspection, several unusual things stand out -- including some weed overgrowth, litter, a stray dog on the loose, and two snakes lurking about despite this not being their natural habitat. None of those captured in the picture seem to be concerned at all about the state of their immediate environment. They…...

.....personal ethics derive from a combination of established codifications of moral conduct, such as those embedded in political documents or in religious scripture, but also from my personality, my upbringing, and my worldview. I tend towards a utilitarian point-of-view, in that I do believe that the consequences of actions are more important than worrying about whether an action is inherently right or wrong. I also believe that there are situational variables that make true deontological ethics almost impossible to apply universally and without hypocrisy. Although I make some decisions based on the principle of doing the maximum amount to good for the maximum number of people, I also recognize the importance of a strong ethical character when making decisions "Six Ethical Theories Rough Overview," n.d.). This is why I believe that there can be no one ethical theory that encompasses all situations. A person who has a strong ethical character,…...

Essay Topic Examples 1. The ower of Social Influence: Conformity and Obedience in Groups:
     This essay would explore the dynamics of social influence, particularly focusing on how individuals conform to group norms and obey authority. It would examine classic studies, like those by Asch on conformity and Milgram on obedience, as well as contemporary examples to understand the psychological processes underpinning these behaviors.

2. The Role of Social Media in Shaping Identity and Self-Esteem:
     This topic investigates how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter influence users' perceptions of self and social comparison. The essay would cover the concepts of virtual identity, the impact of 'likes' and comments on self-esteem, and the psychological consequences of a highly connected digital life.

3. rejudice and Discrimination: Understanding the Social Roots:
     Delve into the social psychological theories that explain the origins of prejudice and discrimination, looking at how in-group favoritism and out-group hostility form. This essay could…...

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Festinger, Leon. \"A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance.\" Evanston, IL: Row, Peterson, 1957.

Milgram, Stanley. \"Behavioral Study of Obedience.\" Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, vol. 67, no. 4, 1963, pp. 371–378.

Asch, Solomon E. \"Effects of Group Pressure upon the Modification and Distortion of Judgments.\" Documents of Gestalt Psychology, edited by Mary Henle, University of California Press, 1961, pp. 222–236.

Heider, Fritz. \"Social Perception and Phenomenal Causality.\" Psychological Review, vol. 51, no. 6, 1944, pp. 358–374.

Essay Topic Examples 1. The Bystander Effect and the Suppression of Heroic Acts:
    This essay explores the social problem of the bystander effect, where the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation. The discussion can delve into psychological theories explaining this phenomenon, its impact on society's ability to nurture heroism, and potential strategies to encourage individual action despite the social pressures of passivity.

2. False Heroism in the Age of Social Media:
    This topic examines the issue of performative heroism on social media platforms, where individuals may engage in heroic acts for the sake of online recognition rather than genuine altruism. The essay can discuss the implications such behavior has on the perception and value of true heroism in society, and how this phenomenon may dilute the importance of selfless acts in the public eye.

3. Commercialization of Heroism and Its Societal Impact:
    The essay on this topic…...

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Allison, Scott T., and George R. Goethals. Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them. Oxford University Press, 2010.

Franco, Zeno E., Kathy Blau, and Philip G. Zimbardo. \"Heroism: A Conceptual Analysis and Differentiation between Heroic Action and Altruism.\" Review of General Psychology, vol. 15, no. 2, 2011, pp. 99-113.

Becker, Ernest. The Denial of Death. Free Press, 1973.

Rank, Otto. The Myth of the Birth of the Hero: A Psychological Interpretation of Mythology. Nervous and Mental Disease Publishing Company, 1914.

Ehrenreich, Barbara. Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America. Metropolitan Books, 2009.

, 2006). He visualized and described the malignancy process. He suggested that early that "cells of tumors with unlimited growth" would develop with the elimination of chromosomes, which inhibit the growth. The multiple genetic alterations in these inhibiting chromosomes are today known as TSGs. The theory supposes that cancer arises from functional defect or absence of one or more TSGs. Clinical trials of TSG gene replacement therapy for breast cancer include the viral wild-type p53, Rb, and mda7. Molecular chemotherapy involves the introduction of suicide genes. The concept evolved from the assumption that cancer cells could be made more sensitive to chemotherapeutics or toxins by introducing "suicide genes." It was a concept initiated in the late 80s. Suicide gene therapy is categorized into toxin gene therapy and enzyme-activating pro-drug therapy. Suicide gene therapy is also called gene-directed enzyme pro-drug therapy or GDEPT. GDEPT treatment consists of the delivery of the…...

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Booker Prize-winning novel Amsterdam by Ian Mcewan is not really about euthanasia per se; it is about the twisted relationships between the two main characters, Clive Linley, composer, and Vernon Halliday, newspaper editor. Deeply affected by the death of their mutual friend and lover Molly Lane, Clive and Vernon agree that if they should ever exhibit the symptoms of some deadly illness, that they agree to assist the other in euthanasia. Thus, the two friends initially start out by presenting a view of euthanasia that is strongly ethical; euthanasia is a meaningful and sometimes even necessary means to alleviate unnecessary suffering. After all, life is already filled with enough suffering. Extension of life by a matter of days, weeks, or even years does not necessarily equate with promoting the values inherent to a good quality of life.
As the events of the novel progress, however, Vernon and Clive demonstrate that their…...

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McEwan, Ian. Amsterdam. New York: Anchor, 1999.

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The bystander effect is a social phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. This diffusion of responsibility can lead individuals to believe that someone else will take action, resulting in inaction on the part of all bystanders.

In emergency situations, the bystander effect can greatly impact individual responsibility. People may feel less accountable for taking action because they assume that others will step in and help. This can lead to a delay in providing assistance or even a complete failure to intervene, which can have serious consequences for the victim.

Additionally,....

The Bystander Effect: Diluting Individual Responsibility in Emergencies

The bystander effect, a psychological phenomenon, posits that individuals are less likely to intervene or help in emergency situations when other people are present. This curious tendency runs counter to the intuitive expectation that more onlookers should translate into more assistance. However, numerous studies have consistently demonstrated the paradoxical effect that as the number of bystanders increases, the likelihood of any one individual taking action decreases.

Factors Contributing to the Bystander Effect

Several key factors contribute to the bystander effect:

Diffusion of Responsibility: When multiple individuals are present, each person feels a reduced sense of....