The MAXLab Aggression and Bystander Intervention Scenario Set (MAXLab_ABISS): A modular scenario set for studying decision making in situations of interpersonal violence in virtual reality (preprint)

Abstract

This Research Note describes the MAXLab Aggression and Bystander Intervention Scenario Set (MAXLab_ABISS). This modular stimulus set contains various immersive 360° videos that can be used to study decision making in situations of interpersonal violence. The goal of MAXLab_ABISS is to provide the research community with a new method for collecting data involving immersive technology that allows for studying peoples' perceptions of, and reactions towards, violent situations. We describe the scenarios and how they can be used, elaborate on the production process, provide technical specifications, and explain how the scenario set can be obtained.