The bystander effect, or bystander apathy, is a social psychological theory that states that an individual’s likelihood of helping decreases when passive bystanders are present in an emergency situation.

The term bystander effect refers to the phenomenon in which the greater the number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person in distress. When an emergency situation occurs, observers are more likely to take action if there are few or no other witnesses.

Unsurprisingly, the presence of individuals who have skills relevant to the situation has been shown to reduce the Bystander Effect. There is some evidence that the presence of male bystanders may reduce the Bystander Effect in high-danger situations.

The bystander effect occurs when the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation, against a bully, or during an assault or other crime. The greater the number of bystanders, the less likely it is for any one of them to provide help to a person in distress.

Bystanders have a responsibility to intervene when witnessing a violent crime. The trust and personal liberty necessary to sustain our communities depend on our ability to interact free of violence, and as members of the community we are ethically bound to preserve peace.

Bystanders can unintentionally damage a person’s mental and emotional state. Feelings of depression, anger, resentment, anxiety, and self-consciousness are all possible when someone goes through a traumatic event alone.

Do you know the difference between a bystander and an upstander? A bystander is someone that does not speak up or act when they see acts of intolerance taking place. They just go about their business. An upstander is someone who takes action when they see an act of intolerance take place.

Upstander is not only a crucially important concept, but the word itself represents a movement to end bullying, injustice, and intolerance. It’s a word that should stand tall against bullies, and offer a helping hand to those in need. This word needs to become part of our everyday lives.

Anti-bullying refers to laws, policies, organizations, and movements aimed at stopping or preventing bullying. Bullying is a situation where a person, called a bully, verbally or physically threatens or assaults a person, causing the person to feel a real or perceived power imbalance.

A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a “bully pulpit”, by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda.

(US, slang) Very good; excellent. A bully horse. (slang) Jovial and blustering; dashing.

1. countable noun. If you describe a man as a bully-boy, you disapprove of him because he is rough and aggressive.

Theodore Roosevelt

To treat in an overbearing or intimidating manner. To force one’s way aggressively or by intimidation. : : : : ADJECTIVE: Excellent; splendid. : : INTERJECTION: Used to express approval: Bully for you!

bully. Plural. bullies. The plural form of bully; more than one (kind of) bully.

Good for you

Bully For You Meaning The idiom “bully for you” is an expression used to say congratulations or good for you.

Someone who is overly critical, domineering, or authoritative, or who is physically or psychologically abusive. The intensifier “big” implies a level childishness, immaturity, or a lack of seriousness or severity if used by an adult. Don’t take what he says too much to heart, he’s just a big bully.

A bystander is someone who sees or knows of bullying. They either ignore it, or aid the victim. these two types of bystanders, are known a positive and negative bystanders. Attributes of a positive bystander to bullying: -Tells parents and/or teachers when they see bullying occur.

When you notice something going on, DO SOMETHING! Directly address the situation. Step in and say or do something to stop the situation. For example, if someone is trying to take an intoxicated student to a room, you can directly intervene by taking the person aside and saying, “Hey man, she looks drunk.