An Investigation Determined That Neighbors Did Not Help Kitty Genovese

question 175

True/False

An investigation determined that neighbors did not help Kitty Genovese when she was attacked because they had their windows closed and could not hear her cries for help.

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic Social Structures

Organized systems of administration in societies or organizations, characterized by hierarchical positions and written rules.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment or surrounding.

Breakdown Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that social breakdown and disorganization lead to the emergence of deviant behavior and social problems.

Traditional Norms

Established rules and behaviors within a society that are passed down through generations, often based on cultural or religious practices.