I’m working on a psychology writing question and need an explanation to help me learn.

Bystander Effect. Define and discuss the ways in which diffusion of responsibility, pluralistic ignorance, and victim effects can influence helping behavior. Include ways social and cultural pressure, and beliefs about “self” affect helping behavior.

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Use two to three scholarly sources to support your thinking, use the textbook as one of the resources.

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Branscombe, N., & Baron, R. (2016). Social psychology. Boston, MA: Pearson Publishing.

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Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Bystander Effect – Rubric

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This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Content

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• Define and discuss ways in which diffusion of responsibility can influence helping behavior; including ways social and cultural pressure, and beliefs about self-affect helping behavior
• Define and discuss ways in which diffusion of pluralistic ignorance can influence helping behavior; including ways social and cultural pressure, and beliefs about self-affect helping behavior
• Define and discuss ways in which diffusion of victim effects can influence helping behavior; including ways social and cultural pressure, and beliefs about self-affect helping behavior

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Organization and Effectiveness

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• Thesis Development and Purpose
• Argument Logic and Construction
• Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

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Format

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• Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
• Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)