Who is going to “howl”?

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I believe something should be done to intervene in problematic situations. A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD.DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree

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I believe it is my responsibility to intervene in a problematic situation.

A.Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD.DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree

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I have witnessed a situation, at least once, where someone’s health and safety were in danger. You can choose any or all of these.

A. Drinking too muchB. HazingC. Being taken advantage of

sexuallyD. DiscriminationE. Never

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I know of a problematic situation that could have been avoided if someone had intervened.

A.Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD.DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSsPfbup0ac

Why Didn’t People Stop to Help?

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The Bystander Effect • Phenomenon in which someone is less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when others are present than when he or she is alone.

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Conformity

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Conformity: 2 Types• Normative influence–We conform to the group’s rules

in order to fit in, be accepted, be liked, or avoid dislike.

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Conformity: 2 Types• Informational influence– When a situation is ambiguous we will use

other people’s behavior as information for how to act. We thus conform to the group in order to be accurate. However, other people’s behavior may not be the right behavior.

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Pluralistic Ignorance Phenomenon whereby

bystanders assume that nothing is wrong because no one else looks concerned. When all bystanders assume that no one else is upset or concerned, then all assume it is not a problem, and NOBODY HELPS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGaJrgi_SpE

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I have experienced pluralistic ignorance in a

social setting.

1. Yes

2. No

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There have been times when I have given in to group pressure

and wish I hadn’t.

A. True

B. False

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Reasons We Didn’t Intervene

• Assumed it wasn’t a problem • It was none of my business• Assumed someone else would

do something• Believed others weren’t

bothered• Didn’t know when/how to

intervene• Felt my safety would be at risk

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Reasons We Did Intervene• It was the right thing to do• We should look out for each

other• I would want someone to help

me in that situation• Someone needed help• So the situation wouldn’t

escalate • To preserve the reputation of my

friends, organization, team, etc.

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The 5 Decision Making Steps

1. Notice the Event

2. Interpret the Event as a

Problem/Emergency

3. Assume Personal

Responsibility

4. Know How To Help

5. Implement the Help

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Other areas in which you can HOWL!

– Academics – Stress– Disordered Eating/Body Image Issues– Depression– Substance Abuse– Gambling– Community Service– Illegal behaviors– Others? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWGZ08u9pIU

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I believe something should be done to

intervene in problematic situations.

A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD.DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree

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I believe it is my responsibility to intervene in a problematic situation.

A.Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD.DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree

Will you be the one to “howl”?