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Lilian Huynh
on Nov 09, 2024Verified
The bystander effect refers to the tendency for an observer of an emergency to withhold aid if the
A) emergency takes place in a large city.
B) observer has just endured a frustrating experience.
C) emergency is being observed by a number of other people.
D) observer has been exposed to many similar emergencies in the past.
Bystander Effect
The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.
Withhold Aid
The act of deliberately not providing support, assistance, or resources that could be helpful to someone else.
Emergency
A sudden, urgent situation requiring immediate action, often to prevent harm or damage.
- Understanding the contributions of social psychology to explaining the actions of bystander intervention and the bystander effect.
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Learning Objectives
- Understanding the contributions of social psychology to explaining the actions of bystander intervention and the bystander effect.
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