As Part of Their Research on Bystander Apathy, John Darley

question 251

Multiple Choice

As part of their research on bystander apathy, John Darley and Bibb Latané created fake "emergencies" in their experimental laboratory and observed people's responses. When making these observations, what step of the scientific process were they engaged in?

• A) generating a theory
• B) creating a hypothesis
• C) conducting research
• D) creating a prediction

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones, enabling voluntary movement of the body through contraction and relaxation.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs (such as intestines and blood vessels) that contracts involuntarily, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Skeletal Muscle

Skeletal muscle is a type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones by tendons and is under voluntary control, enabling movement of the skeleton.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically.