The Case of the Kitty Genovese Murder Has Been a Major

question 29

Multiple Choice

The case of the Kitty Genovese murder has been a major stumbling block in explaining helping behaviour as:

• A) racial violence.
• B) entirely biologically predisposed.
• C) socially learned.
• D) the outcome of circumstances.

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