Recall the Study in Which a Confederate Collapsed on a Subway

question 17

Multiple Choice

Recall the study in which a confederate collapsed on a subway floor.Bystanders were less likely to help the confederate when he carried a liquor bottle and appeared drunk than when he carried a cane and appeared disabled.Researchers interpreted this finding to indicate that bystanders believe the drunk confederate _____________.

• A)Is more likely to harm them
• B)Would be harder to help
• C)Doesn't want help
• D)Is less deserving of help

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