Which Concept Best Accounts for Why the Bystander Effect Occurs

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which concept best accounts for why the bystander effect occurs?

• A) situational aggression
• B) cognitive dissonance
• C) diffusion of responsibility
• D) outgroup homogeneity

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Definitions:

Spanish Colonists

Individuals from Spain who established colonies in the Americas during the 16th to 19th centuries, significantly impacting the culture and demographics of the region.

Fur Trade

The trading of animal pelts (especially beaver skins) between traders and indigenous peoples, historically significant in North American exploration and settlement.

Physical Isolation

A state of being separated from other people or societies, which can be due to geographic, social, or psychological barriers.

Anglicization

The process by which societies adopt English culture, language, or institutions, often observed in colonies of the British Empire.