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:

Nontraumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage

A type of stroke caused by bleeding within the brain not caused by external physical trauma.

Acute Myocarditis

A rapid onset inflammation of the heart muscle, which can affect the heart's electrical system and muscle, leading to decreased heart function.

Streptococcus

A genus of spherical, Gram-positive bacteria, some species of which are responsible for diseases such as strep throat, pneumonia, and scarlet fever.

Principal Diagnosis

The primary condition treated or investigated during the patient's hospital stay or health care encounter.