One of my favourite psychology experiments is about the bystander apathy. Have you heard about it before? And have you experienced it?? Hm... Let's see..
You are in a busy train station. Someone just has collapsed in front of you as you are exiting the building. Would you stop to help or rush by just like most people do? I know you would say "Yes, of course!" But would you really? Would you? Think twice and watch this video below.. Most people wouldn't stop!
Are you surprised? So, would you stop? Well, I hope after having watched this video, you would. Now, you are 2x as likely to stop and help than before, so well done. :-)
Here is your next challenge: you are in a room full of people. Suddenly you notice smoke coming into the room but nobody seems to take notice. Would you carry on with what you were doing before? Or would you drop your stuff and leave the building as you were taught? I know you would say to leave.. but would you really? Watch this video about "The smoke-filled room study".
Hm.. Interesting, huh? I have found this great article about the Bystander apathy, so rather than me writing about it, you can read this instead.
Hope you have enjoyed this mini-lecture.
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