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Darley and Latane’s (1968) bystander effect has been the focus of numerous experiments. Researchers have studied not only the influence of the number of bystanders on helping behavior but also many other factors, such as the apparent degree of need of the victim and the bystanders’ ability to help. Skinner and others have investigated how the size, frequency, and quality of a reward (reinforcer) affect behavior, as well as many other conditions affecting operant behavior.

We have discussed some of the reasons why researchers do what they do. Now let’s discuss the various ways they go about doing what they do.