#___________ COURSE#_______ SECTION/TIME______ SUMMARY/CRITIQUE FORM REFERENCE: Darley, J. M., & Latane’, B. (1968). Bystander intervention in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility in R. Hock (Ed.), Forty Studies That Changed Psychology (295-303). Upper Saddle, N. J.: Prentice Hall. SUMMARY: Society dictates that we take action to help others in emergency situations, but often, we do not. In the famous case of Genovese, where 38 bystanders watched a woman get brutally murdered, only one person called the police. Darley and …showed first 75 words of 335 total…

…showed last 75 words of 335 total…emergency situation, even if others are present. Research has demonstrated that when people have learned about the bystander effect, their participation level is higher in emergencies. Always act as if you are the only person there. This study is referenced in our book in chapter 9, page 299 where it discusses “social loafing” and Latane’s contribution to a lack of production in the work place when people are in groups. EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD POOR INADEQUATE