In a Series of Studies, Latané and Darley Discovered That

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Essay

In a series of studies, Latané and Darley discovered that the greater the number of bystanders, the less likely it is that any individual will help. Why is that?

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Definitions:

Oral Contraceptives

A type of birth control that is taken by mouth, including pills that prevent ovulation.

Estrogen

The principal female hormone, regulating reproductive functions and the development of secondary sex characteristics.

Minipill

A type of birth control pill that contains only progestin, which is less likely to cause some of the side effects associated with estrogen-containing pills.

Oral Pills

A form of medication taken by mouth, specifically used here to likely refer to contraceptives used to prevent pregnancy.