John Darley and Bibb Latané Made the Following Assumption: "Diffusion

question 227

Multiple Choice

John Darley and Bibb Latané made the following assumption: "diffusion of responsibility reduces the likelihood of any single bystander feeling responsible to intervene in an emergency." This assumption is an example of a(n)

• A)dependent variable
• B)operational definition
• C)independent variable
• D)hypothesis

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (protons) formed when hydrogen atoms lose their electrons. They play key roles in chemical reactions and pH balance.

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of the mitochondrion, enclosed by the inner membrane, containing enzymes, DNA, and ribosomes for energy production.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate compound in cellular metabolism formed from the glycolysis of glucose.

Alcoholic Fermentation

A biochemical process by which sugars are converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast or bacteria.