Darley and Latané Set Up an Experiment in Which Participants

question 112

Multiple Choice

Darley and Latané set up an experiment in which participants listening over headphones heard another participant suffering a seizure and crying for help. Of participants who believed there were _____ other witnesses, _____ sought to help the victim.

• A) no; none
• B) no; 85 percent
• C) no; 31 percent
• D) four; 85 percent

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on standard costs.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor rate paid and the standard or expected labor rate, impacting the total cost of production.

September

September, as identified in the Gregorian calendar system.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual amount of materials used in production and the expected amount, which can indicate efficiency or waste in the use of raw materials.