Which of the Following Is the Most Plausible Explanation for the Bystander

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most plausible explanation for the bystander effect?

• A) There are more people who simply do not care enough to help others than originally thought.
• B) People fear embarrassment that could come from helping another.
• C) The person in need is likely to be unrelated, and nonrelatives are not worth helping.
• D) Bystanders refuse help because of their own experiences. When they were in need, nobody helped them.

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Definitions:

Sexist Bias

Prejudgment or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender, often favoring one gender over another.

Social Class Biases

Prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory actions based on differences in social hierarchies, wealth, education, or lineage.

Media Messages

Information or content that is disseminated to the public via various media channels, such as TV, radio, the internet, and social platforms, often aimed at influencing opinions or behavior.

Animal = Male Bias

The tendency to automatically assume animals or generic beings are male, reflecting and reinforcing gender biases in language and thought.