According to John Darley and Bibb Latané, What Are the Two

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According to John Darley and Bibb Latané, what are the two primary mechanisms that may be responsible for the failure of bystanders to help during emergencies? Describe each of them. What types of people are bystanders most likely to help? If you were going to try to increase prosocial helping behaviour, what are four things you might try?

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Definitions:

Household Roles

The functions and responsibilities assigned to different members of a family or household unit, often based on age, gender, or relationship.

Early Educators

Professionals specializing in the educational and developmental needs of young children, from infancy through the early elementary years.

Gender Specific Roles

Social and cultural expectations that dictate certain behaviors and responsibilities based on one's gender.

Gender Roles

The societal expectations and norms prescribing the behaviors, activities, and attributes considered appropriate for men and women.