Only One of the Two Independent Variables in the "Good

question 50

Multiple Choice

Only one of the two independent variables in the "Good Samaritan" experiment was found to be significantly related to whether and how much help was given. This variable was:

• A) the content of the talk the subjects were to give.
• B) how hurried the subjects were.
• C) the type of religiosity exhibited by the subject.
• D) the degree to which the victim seemed to be in need of help.

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