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How does being in a group change behaviour?
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Through conformity, the bystander effect (diffused responsibility), and group identity.
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What is the bystander effect?
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The more people present, the less likely any one person helps.
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What is diffusion of responsibility?
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Each person feels less personally responsible when others are present.
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How do you overcome the bystander effect?
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Make a direct, personal request to a specific individual.
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What is deindividuation?
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Losing self-awareness in a crowd, which can increase antisocial behaviour.
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How does conformity link to bias?
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Group pressure can distort an individual's judgement.
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How does the bystander effect link to responsibility?
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Groups can dilute a person's sense of personal responsibility.
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One limitation of group-behaviour research?
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Some classic studies were artificial or ethically questionable; effects vary.
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Are group effects guaranteed?
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No — people resist conformity and help despite the bystander effect.
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Which studies are banned for practicals?
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Conformity and obedience studies, for ethical reasons.
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