Question

the bystander effect teaches us that people conform their behavior to their surroundings? True or False

Answer 1

The correct answer is False

Explanation:

The bystander effect explains people are less likely to help others in situations there are multiple witnesses or bystanders; this occurs because people transfer their responsibility to others, believe they should only help relatives, friends or close people or do not understand the importance of acting. Therefore this phenomenon does not explain how people conform or change their behavior to fit in a context but the willingness of people to help a victim in cases there are more people around.

Answer 2

False, the bystander effect is where people will not offer help if many people are nearby.