antisocial behaviour

Question 1

antisocial behaviour is

Answer 1

any actions that harm society and its members by intentionally violating the rights of others

Question 2

eg of antisocial behaviour

Answer 2

vandalism

Question 3

what are the 5 things that affect antisocial behaviour

Answer 3

audience inhibition
social influence
cost benefit analysis
group think
diffusion of responsibility

Question 4

audience inhibition and example

Answer 4

the self consciousness and restraint people experience when being observed by others

prevents individuals from engaging in certain behaviour due to fear of judgement and embarrassment

not vandalising a park bench because other people are around

Question 5

social influence and example

Answer 5

actions are influence by others to conform to majority

adding negativecomments to the situation

Question 6

cost benefit analysis and example

Answer 6

the process of evaluating potential risks and rewards associated with a decision or behaviour to see if the benefits outweigh the costs

someone might skip class because having fun outweighs missing information

Question 7

groupthink and example

Answer 7

phenomenon where a group desire for consensus over-rides critical thinking and decision making

this can lead to poor choices for conformity even if they are irrational

Question 8

diffusion of responsibility and example

Answer 8

when an individual feels less accountable for their actions in a group if there are others that can intervene

a bag stolen in public

Question 9

describe the bystander effect

Answer 9

a phenomenon where individuals are less likey to offer help/ intervene when other people are present

more people = less likely to help

affected by background (e.g. medical training) and costuming (well dressed people get more help)