What Was the Main Independent Variable in Latané and Darley's

question 86

Multiple Choice

What was the main independent variable in Latané and Darley's experiment on helping in emergency situations?

• A) the time that elapsed from the start of the victim's seizure until the participant left the room to get help
• B) the participant's level of altruism
• C) the number of other people the participant believed had also heard the victim's distress
• D) the amount of medical training the participants had before joining the experiment

---

Definitions:

Private Health Insurance

Health insurance coverage provided by private entities rather than the government to cover medical expenses.

Wage Controls

Governmental policies or regulations aimed at setting or capping the levels of wages within an economy.

Health Care Accessible

The extent to which individuals can obtain needed medical services, often influenced by factors such as affordability, physical accessibility, and availability.