Diffusion of Responsibility for Helping Others Is a Phenomenon Known

question 14

Multiple Choice

Diffusion of responsibility for helping others is a phenomenon known as ______.

• A) altruistic inaction
• B) the innocent bystander effect
• C) eyewitness indecision
• D) situational uncertainty

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus that occurs automatically without previous conditioning.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus through conditioning.

Unconditioned Response

This is an automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior learning or conditioning.

Sneezing

An involuntary burst of air through the nose and mouth, usually caused by irritation of the nasal mucosa.