Which Situational Change Would Not Have Made It More Likely

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which situational change would not have made it more likely that someone would've acted to help Kitty Genovese during her attack?

• A)if some of her neighbors had been police officers
• B)if there had been 76 witnesses instead of 38
• C)if some of her neighbors had known her before the attack occurred
• D)if some of the witnesses had just heard a lecture on the situational influences on helping behavior

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Definitions:

Author of Misfortune

A term denoting the individual or entity primarily responsible for a harmful event or situation.

Icy Sidewalk

An icy sidewalk is a pavement covered in ice, often posing a hazard due to the increased risk of slipping and falling.

Foreseen Risk

A foreseen risk is a potential problem or hazard that has been identified or could be reasonably anticipated in advance, often highlighting the importance of planning or mitigation efforts.

Injury

Physical harm or damage to the body caused by an accident or event.