Alison Is Walking Down the Street When She Comes Upon

question 4

Multiple Choice

Alison is walking down the street when she comes upon a man who appears to be having a seizure.Approximately 15 other people stop as well and all recognize that this is a real emergency and all are genuinely concerned about the man's health and well-being.However,nobody calls for help because,like Alison,they all assume that someone else has already made a call to the paramedics.In this instance,the lack of help appears to be the product of:

• A) only diffusion of responsibility.
• B) only social comparison.
• C) both diffusion of responsibility and social comparison.
• D) neither diffusion of responsibility nor social comparison.

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Definitions:

Learning

The process of acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences.

Delegates

Representatives or agents chosen to act on behalf of others, typically in a political or organizational context, entrusted with decision-making responsibilities.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Responsibility

An obligation to carry out duties or tasks with accountability for the outcomes.