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

question 34

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the participant's level of altruism
• B) the participant's medical background
• C) the group size
• D) the time that elapsed until the participant left to get help

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