A Stranger Has Collapsed on a City Sidewalk Due to a Heart

question 377

Multiple Choice

A stranger has collapsed on a city sidewalk due to a heart attack. According to Darley and Latané, what is the first thing that must happen before a bystander helps in this emergency?

• A)The bystander must be in a good mood.
• B)The bystander must have pre-existing guilt.
• C)The bystander must have seen a helpful role model.
• D)The bystander experienced personal distress.
• E)None of the these

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