Who is going to “howl”?

1. Who is going to “howl”?

2. 10 I believe something should be done to intervene in problematic situations. A. Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

3. 10 I believe it is my responsibility to intervene in a problematic situation. • Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

4. 10 I have witnessed a situation, at least once, where someone’s health and safety were in danger. • Drinking too much • Hazing • Being taken advantage of sexually • Discrimination • Never

5. 10 I know of a problematic situation that could have been avoided if someone had intervened. • Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSsPfbup0ac

6. Why Didn’t People Stop to Help?

7. 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.

8. Conformity

9. Conformity: 2 Types • Normative influence • We conform to the group’s rules in order to fit in, be accepted, be liked, or avoid dislike.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 10 I have experienced pluralistic ignorance in a social setting. • Yes • No

13. 10 There have been times when I have given in to group pressure and wish I hadn’t. • Yes • No

14. 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

15. 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.

16. The 5 Decision Making Steps • Notice the Event • Interpret the Event as a Problem/Emergency • Assume Personal Responsibility • Know How To Help • Implement the Help

17. Other areas in which you can HOWL! • Academics • Stress • Disordered Eating/Body Image Issues • Depression • Substance Abuse • Gambling • Illegal behaviors • Others? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWGZ08u9pIU

18. I believe something should be done to intervene in problematic situations. A. Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

19. 10 I believe it is my responsibility to intervene in a problematic situation. • Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

20. Will you be the one to “howl”?