Darley and Latané Described a Sequence of Decisions a Bystander

question 59

Multiple Choice

Darley and Latané described a sequence of decisions a bystander must make before he or she will intervene in an emergency.Which of the following is NOT one of the specific steps?

• A)noticing the incident
• B)interpreting the incident as an emergency
• C)assessing the victim's desire for help
• D)assuming personal responsibility for intervening

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Definitions:

Aversion Conditioning

A method of behavioral therapy that involves pairing an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the frequency of the behavior.

Electric Shock

The sudden stimulation of nerves and muscles produced by an external electric current, potentially causing harm or discomfort.

Behavioral Contracting

A therapy technique involving the creation of a written agreement between two parties to reinforce or change specific behaviors.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.