Asked by Samantha Kleist on Jul 26, 2024

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Phoebe saw the passenger in the seat across the aisle suddenly slump forward in her seat.While the other passengers looked around for a flight attendant,Phoebe immediately started to administer CPR.What factor explains the absence of the bystander effect in this situation

A)  Passengers on a plane cannot be defined as a "group." 
B)  Phoebe perceived the other passenger to be in obvious physical danger. 
C)  Women are not vulnerable to the bystander effect. 
D)  There were so many people on the plane that the effect was diluted.

Bystander Effect

A phenomenon in social psychology where people are less inclined to provide assistance to a person in distress when they are in the company of others.

Physical Danger

The risk or threat of bodily harm or injury.

Flight Attendant

A member of the aircrew tasked with ensuring the safety, comfort, and service for passengers during flights.

  • Acquire knowledge about the bystander effect and the determinants that affect it.
  • Analyze the relationship between group size and its effect on personal behavior and decision-making activities.
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Maria Robles RubioJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The bystander effect is the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help in an emergency situation when other people are present because of a diffusion of responsibility. However, in this situation, Phoebe perceived the other passenger to be in obvious physical danger, which likely overrode any diffusion of responsibility and prompted her to take action.