Recall That Latané and Darley Observed the Number of Participants

question 145

Multiple Choice

Recall that Latané and Darley observed the number of participants in each experimental condition who left their cubicles to help the alleged victim of a seizure.The ________ was the dependent variable in their experiment.

• A) severity of the seizure
• B) number of participants who tried to intervene
• C) number of participants present during the session
• D) number of personal problems reported by participants
• E) length of time participants waited before offering help

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

A type of chemical messenger that reduces or inhibits the likelihood of the neuron it acts upon to fire an action potential.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that inhibits nerve transmission in the brain, calms neuronal activity, and is involved in reducing anxiety.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in various functions such as mood regulation, digestion, and sleep that can affect an individual's emotional state and general well-being.

Saclike Structures

Biological pouches in organisms that serve various functions such as storage, digestion, or transport of substances.