Asked by selamawi mariam on Jul 25, 2024
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According to the research of Latané and Darley, which of the following situations would be the most likely in which someone would offer to help?
A) person on the side of the road with a flat tire during rush hour
B) person asking for help in a crowded stadium parking lot
C) person falling down coming out of an elevator with only one other person in it
D) a student falling off a ladder outside a full classroom
Latané And Darley
Researchers known for their work on the bystander effect, outlining how the presence of others affects an individual's likelihood to help in an emergency.
Offer To Help
involves proposing assistance or support to someone else, either in specific tasks or more general circumstances.
- Outline the characteristics of the bystander effect and what motivates individuals to engage in helping behaviors.
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Ikram UllahJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the bystander effect, people are less likely to offer help in situations where there are other people around. In option C, there is only one other person present, which decreases the chances of the bystander effect taking place, and increases the likelihood of someone offering to help.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the characteristics of the bystander effect and what motivates individuals to engage in helping behaviors.