Asked by Precious McCoy on Jun 24, 2024
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Suppose that you are walking alone to work, and you notice a man crawling on the ground alongside a building, holding a gun. He is clearly up to no good. In which of the following cases would you be MOST likely to do something about it (such as call 911) ?
A) When no one else is around and you are in a rush
B) When no one else is around and you are NOT in a rush
C) When a lot of other people are around and you are in a rush
D) When a lot of other people are around and you are NOT in a rush
Pluralistic Ignorance
A psychological phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group, leading to conformity despite personal beliefs.
Diffusion of Responsibility
A sociopsychological phenomenon whereby a person is less likely to take responsibility for action or inaction when others are present.
Bystander Effect
The finding that people are less likely to offer help when they are in a group than when they are alone.
- Understand the factors influencing the likelihood of bystander intervention in emergency situations.
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Logan HarrisJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The scenario described in option B, where no one else is around and you are not in a rush, would likely make you feel more responsible for taking action, such as calling 911, because the absence of other witnesses or potential interveners increases your sense of personal responsibility, and having more time means you're less likely to prioritize your own schedule over addressing the potential threat.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the factors influencing the likelihood of bystander intervention in emergency situations.