In Terms of Reducing the Bystander Effect, It May Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

In terms of reducing the bystander effect, it may be especially effective for college students to learn about the tendency for an individual to help less when others are available to help because:

• A) college students do not want to get involved in the problems of other individuals whom they encounter.
• B) college students do not often notice occasions for helping, so bringing those occasions to their attention can increase their helping.
• C) research has shown that learning about the bystander effect tends to incline college students to help.
• D) the developmental phase associated with college attendance makes college students particularly prone to increases in altruism.

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