If the Urban Overload Hypothesis (Milgram,1970)is True,_______ to Help a Fallen

question 83

Multiple Choice

If the urban overload hypothesis (Milgram,1970) is true,_______ to help a fallen pedestrian on the streets of New York City because _______.

• A) Elaine would not be likely; she tries to keep to herself amid all the stimulation.
• B) Alicia would be likely; urban areas are stressful and put people in bad moods.
• C) Roberto would not be likely; was socialized with urban values.
• D) Harold would be likely; he was born and reared in a small town.
• E) Herman would be likely; he is used to being around many people, thus is more comfortable helping people.

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