As a General Rule of Thumb, It Is True That

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True/False

As a general rule of thumb, it is true that "opposites attract."

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Definitions:

Social-Responsibility Norm

An expectation that people will help those needing their help.

Kitty Genovese

A woman whose 1964 murder in New York City became a symbol of urban apathy, leading to research on the "bystander effect."

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Social-Responsibility Norm

A societal rule that people should help those who need assistance, even if doing so is costly.