Will You Be The Hero?
Published on Jan 21, 2016
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When there’s an emergency situation and there are a lot of bystanders there to witness it, the less likely it is that anyone from the crowd will step into help.
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When there are 4+ people who are bystanders to an emergency situation, the likelihood that at least one of them will help is just 31%.
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85% of people would rush to help someone if they knew, or thought they were the only one present
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When bystanders were not a witness to the emergency, they were more likely to act
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The primary reason why the bystander effect continues to remain is that instead of evaluating the emergency, bystanders are evaluating each other.
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Just raising awareness isnt enough to influence change. Many psychologists, like Dr. Philip Zimbardo, believe that practice has to be put into it.
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Learning how to de-escalate conflict, self defence skills, and setting boundaries are all encouraged.
But what about scenarios that don't involve fighting?
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Studies have shown that in crowds, one person taking action can inspire the rest of the crowd to help.
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Giving loud, clear orders to people will cause action. Be direct, give specific and detailed directions to people.
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The bystander effect can have a negative impact on daily life, but researchers have found ways to overcome the tendency to let others handle situations.
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