Prosocial Behaviour (AQA GCSE Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8182

6 mins3 questions
11 mark

Which of the following best defines ‘bystander behaviour’?

  • Acting in ways that are viewed by others as socially unacceptable

  • Less effort being made when working in a group than when working alone

  • The actions a person takes when they see someone needing help

  • When perceived group pressure leads to people changing so that they fit in

21 mark

The ‘cost of helping’ affects bystander intervention.

Use an example to describe how the ‘cost of helping’ could affect bystander intervention.

34 marks

Read the item and then answer the question that follows.

Archie: “On the way into work today, I saw a lady collapse. She fell over outside the coffee shop on the high street.”

Jordan: “That’s terrible. Did you stop to help her?”

Outline what is meant by the term bystander behaviour. Referring to the conversation above, identify one factor that can influence bystander behaviour and suggest how it would have influenced bystander behaviour in this situation.