Social Responsibility
Mention two concepts described to be the main behavioural patterns (discovered in the by bystandard story)
Passive bystander behavior
What is the definition?
The situation where people witness someone needing help and must decide whether to intervene
what year did the murder occur?
1964
what did the study conclude after its research?
That the Kitty Genovese story didn't have any support from the evidence it claimed to have.
What is the definition of Social responsibility
an individual's relationship with broader society onvolving interactions with outgroups
what are passive and active bystanders
Passive Bystanders
People who witness a problem but take no action
Example: Seeing someone being bullied but walking away
Active Bystanders
People who witness a problem and take action to help
Example: Stopping to help a stranded motorist
what is the story a parable of?
apathy and negligence in bystanderism
How many witnesses did the original story claim were present?
38.
Why Do People Help? What are the 3 theories? Describe them
Family Connection Theory
An individual would probably rush to help a family member, but might hesitate to help a stranger.
The "You Help Me, I'll Help You" Theory
People often help expecting future help in return.
The Feelings Theory
This is called empathy - feeling what others feel.
what is the concept and statement given by Marsh and Keltner (2006)
a) Modern Archetype Concept
The person who witnesses but doesn't help has become a recognized social pattern
b) Universal Statement
Their statement "We are all bystanders" suggests:
Bystanderism is a universal human experience
what was the actual date of the murder?
march 13th
How many witnesses were actually present and where did the actual murder occur?
There were around 10 witnesses, and it happened inside a building next to the apartment complex.
Describe Matthieu Ricard's experiment in terms of alturism
Altruism:
"The willingness to act for another"
Components include:
Goodness as a way of being
Benevolent disposition
Active kindness
Sense of fraternity
Solidarity with others
what are the three theories given in Marsh and Keltner (2006)
Diffusion of Responsibility
why is it impactful in psychology?
it highlights the importance of bystanders helping victims in emergencies
1. the genovese story plays a role in how we learn about bystanderism
2. the story has become a modern parable.
What is meant by individual and societal level change
Individual Level Change:
Personal transformation through:
Meditation practices
Benevolent actions
Cultivating empathy
Developing awareness
Societal Level Change:
Institutional transformation in:
Economic systems
Educational approaches
Social structures
Environmental policies
describe the modern archetype concept.
A lack of help/the presence of passive bystanderism has become a largely recognized social pattern.
was the story real or exaggerated?
exaggerated.
what does the Genovese story serve as in psychology?
it limits the scope of inquiry into emergency helping and bystanderism.