Factors Affecting Prosocial Behaviour and the Bystander Effect

What this note covers

1. Defining Prosocial Behaviour and Altruism
2. Factors Influencing Prosocial Behaviour: Norms, Empathy, Mood, and Competence
3. The Bystander Effect: Overview and Key Research
4. Mechanisms of the Bystander Effect: Diffusion of Responsibility, Audience Inhibition, and Social Influence
5. Cost-Benefit Analysis in Prosocial Decision-Making
6. Interpreting Data: Group Size, Helping Rates, and Response Times

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