Which of the Following Explanations for the Failure of Neighbors

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations for the failure of neighbors to come to Kitty Genovese's aid best reflects the idea of diffusion of responsibility?

• A) The cost of intervening was too high, so neighbors didn't help.
• B) The neighbors did not interpret her cries as an emergency, so they didn't intervene.
• C) Urban dwellers are especially callous when it comes to giving aid.
• D) There were so many witnesses that no single person felt responsible to intervene.

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Definitions:

Medulla

A part of the brainstem vital for autonomic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation.

Fearlessness

The absence of fear or the ability to confront fear or danger without being overtaken by it.

Amygdala

The amygdala is a section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events. It plays a key role in the processing of emotions.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for coordinated movement and balance.