18 Questions
What is the main difference between behavior alone and behavior in groups?
Behavior alone involves independent choices, while behavior in groups is influenced by interactions with others.
What do individuals in a group tend to adapt to or adjust their behavior to?
Majority opinion and influential members
What influences an individual's behavior when they are alone?
Personal thoughts, beliefs, and characteristics
How do individuals in a group interact with each other?
By adapting to group norms and influential members
What freedom do individuals have in expressing their thoughts when they are alone?
Complete freedom
What is the primary factor that influences behavior when individuals are in groups?
Majority opinion and group interactions
What does the bystander effect refer to?
Individuals are less likely to help someone in need when others are present.
What contributes to the bystander effect according to the text?
Diffusion of responsibility among bystanders
How is bystander apathy described?
When individuals do not help or respond when others are present.
In what situation was the term 'bystander effect' first coined?
After the murder of Kitty Genovese
Why might individuals be less likely to help someone in a group setting?
Because each individual assumes someone else will help
How does behavior in groups differ from behavior when alone according to the text?
Group behavior is influenced by the presence and actions of others.
What is one factor contributing to the bystander effect?
Diffusion of responsibility
How does the presence of others affect personal responsibility in the bystander effect?
Leads to decreased personal responsibility
Why might individuals be hesitant to intervene in an emergency situation?
Uncertainty about necessity or appropriateness
What role does social influence play in the bystander effect?
Affecting individuals' responses based on others' actions
What may lead individuals to seek guidance from others in interpreting a situation?
Uncertainty about the situation
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the bystander effect?
Strong sense of personal responsibility
Test your knowledge on behavior in groups and interactions with others. Topics include behavior in groups versus being alone, group dynamics, and social interactions.
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