The Unwillingness of People in the Vicinity of the Victim

question 244

Multiple Choice

The unwillingness of people in the vicinity of the victim to offer help during emergencies or to become involved in others' problems is referred to as

• A)unattached behavior.
• B)bystander apathy.
• C)desensitization.
• D)disinhibition.

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Definitions:

Foot-in-the-Door Effect

A psychological phenomenon where agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood of agreeing to a larger request later.

Proximity

In psychology, the closeness or physical distance between people that significantly affects attraction and relationship formation; in visual perception, a principle that elements close to one another are perceived as a coherent group.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person's physical features are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful by others.

Similarity

The degree to which two or more things resemble each other in terms of attributes, characteristics, or qualities.