Regarding Bystander Intervention, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 188

Multiple Choice

Regarding bystander intervention, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Higher costs, such as possible embarrassment, great effort, and especially personal risk, almost always decrease helping.
• B) In one study, the presence of an extra, passive bystander doing nothing to help actually increased the likelihood of people stopping to help in a potentially dangerous situation.
• C) Helping is much more likely when we are able to take the perspective of others and feel sympathy for their plight.
• D) Empathic arousal is especially likely to motivate helping when the person in need seems to be different than ourselves.

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Definitions:

Oral Hygiene

The practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems and bad breath.

Cleanliness

The state or quality of being clean and free from dirt, germs, and other contaminants, important for health and hygiene.

Mouthwash

A liquid product used for cleaning the mouth, improving oral hygiene, and freshening breath.

Perfectionist

An individual who strives for flawlessness and sets excessively high performance standards, accompanied by overly critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations.