Imagine That You Are Sitting in Class and Smoke Starts

question 17

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are sitting in class and smoke starts to filter into the room.but nobody else seems to be doing anything about it.According to research and theorizing by Latané and Darley (1968) , you are

• A) likely to report the smoke to the professor in order to appear smart and observant.
• B) likely to construe the smoke as dangerous if there are many other students in the room.
• C) unlikely to report the smoke to the professor because you suspect you are in a research study.
• D) unlikely to report the smoke to the professor for fear of embarrassing yourself in front of the class.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given to a subject at unpredictable time intervals to promote a steady, consistent response behavior.

Pop Quizzes

Unannounced short tests given in a classroom environment to assess students' knowledge or preparation.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as a response to an undesired action or behavior, aimed at discouraging its recurrence.

Negative Behavior

Actions or conduct that are harmful, destructive, or undesirable, negatively affecting the individual involved or others.