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Sarah Clinard
on Oct 16, 2024
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In the context of social behavior, which of the following best explains why the bystander effect occurs?
A) People tend to look to the behavior of others for cues about what to do.
B) People do not wait for others to offer help during emergencies.
C) When witnesses are present, individuals feel a sense of personal responsibility.
D) When others are watching, individuals tend to behave more altruistically.
Bystander Effect
The social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, due to a diffusion of responsibility.
- Understand the principle and consequences of the bystander effect in social contexts.
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AB
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principle and consequences of the bystander effect in social contexts.
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