The Bystander Effect Predicts That

question 121

Multiple Choice

The bystander effect predicts that:

• A)helping behavior increases as physical proximity decreases.
• B)people are less likely to help when in groups than when they are alone.
• C)people primarily offer help when there are others around them.
• D)people often refuse help to maintain equity in the social relationship.

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Definitions:

Avoidable Costs

These are expenses that can be eliminated if a particular decision is made or if a certain action is avoided.

Eliminated Costs

Expenses removed from a budget or accounting records, often due to cost-cutting measures.

Constrained Resource

A factor within a production process that limits the output or efficiency, such as machinery capacity or raw material supply.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses are deducted, indicating how much revenue is contributing to fixed costs and profit.