Discussion Post: Bystander Intervention
Article: BYSTANDER INTERVENTION IN EMERGENCIES- DIFFUSION OF RESPONSIBILITY by JOHN M. BARLEY and BIBB LATANE.
Answer the following about the article:
• Briefly describe the problem (or research question), the hypothesis, procedure (participants, methods) and results of the study.
• Do you see any potential problems with this study, ie., methodological issues, ethical concerns, etc.?
• Do you agree with the authors' conclusions? Are there other factors we should consider?
• In your opinion, could this study be repeated today and with the same results? Why or why not?
• From what you know of social psychology or other pertinent psychology courses you have taken, why might this study have been important?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.