Psychology SL
9
Chapters
238
Notes
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Psychology SL
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unraveling The Bystander Effect Can Laws Boost Prosocial Actions
489 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024
Table of content
Introduction to prosocial behavior
- Definition: Actions that benefit others, promoting their well-being.
- Problem: Even though helping others is beneficial, many people don't act in prosocial ways when needed.
The bystander effect
- What's This? It's when people don't help someone in need, thinking someone else will.
- Real-World Example: Imagine you see a person trip in the hallway. If lots of people are around, you might think, "Someone else will help them." That's the bystander effect in action!
- Question to Ponder: How can we overcome this and encourage people to help others?
Legal dilemmas - to help or not to help?
- Fear Factor: Sometimes, people are afraid to help because they might face legal issues.
- Real-World Example: A young man helped an elderly woman, and then she accused him of causing her harm. He had to pay a huge fine - Yikes!
Good samaritan laws - be a hero without fear
- What Are They? Laws that protect those who help others, even if they accidentally make things worse.
- Awesome Example: If you save a cat from a tree, and it scratches someone, these laws could protect you from being sued. Meow-tastic!
- Going Further: Some laws even punish those who don't help in a dangerous situation.
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Psychology SL
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unraveling The Bystander Effect Can Laws Boost Prosocial Actions
489 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024
Table of content
Introduction to prosocial behavior
- Definition: Actions that benefit others, promoting their well-being.
- Problem: Even though helping others is beneficial, many people don't act in prosocial ways when needed.
The bystander effect
- What's This? It's when people don't help someone in need, thinking someone else will.
- Real-World Example: Imagine you see a person trip in the hallway. If lots of people are around, you might think, "Someone else will help them." That's the bystander effect in action!
- Question to Ponder: How can we overcome this and encourage people to help others?
Legal dilemmas - to help or not to help?
- Fear Factor: Sometimes, people are afraid to help because they might face legal issues.
- Real-World Example: A young man helped an elderly woman, and then she accused him of causing her harm. He had to pay a huge fine - Yikes!
Good samaritan laws - be a hero without fear
- What Are They? Laws that protect those who help others, even if they accidentally make things worse.
- Awesome Example: If you save a cat from a tree, and it scratches someone, these laws could protect you from being sued. Meow-tastic!
- Going Further: Some laws even punish those who don't help in a dangerous situation.
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