When serious police errors occur, the public conversation often focuses on individual competence, character or intent. Questions are asked about whether officers cared enough, whether they were properly trained, or whether they made poor decisions. While these questions matter, social psychology suggests that another factor deserves equal attention: the power of the situation itself. As … Continue reading What the Darley and Batson Experiments Can Teach Us About the Henry Nowak Case, Police Errors and the Importance of Compassionate Leadership and Active Bystandership
