The papers should begin with a definition or explanation of the chosen concept and briefly summarize what we know about it based on the information in the textbook. Identify how the findings contribute to or connect to at least one of social psychology’s “Big Ideas”.

Bystander effect

Bystander effect: The finding that a person is less likely to provide help when there are other bystanders.

Myers, David; Myers, David. Social Psychology (p. 370). McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Kindle Edition.

The papers should begin with a definition or explanation of the chosen concept and briefly summarize what we know about it based on the information in the textbook. Next, identify how the findings contribute to or connect to at least one of social psychology’s “Big Ideas” (see Myers p. 3-7).

Big Idea:

Social influences shape behavior

Myers, David; Myers, David. Social Psychology (p. 4). McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Kindle Edition.