Kramer Was on the Subway During Rush Hour and Failed

question 70

Multiple Choice

Kramer was on the subway during rush hour and failed to offer assistance to a woman who fell down and lost consciousness. One explanation for why he might not have noticed the emergency would be

• A) audience inhibition.
• B) pluralistic ignorance.
• C) diffusion of responsibility.
• D) stimulus overload.

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Definitions:

Empowerment Increases

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Skill Variety

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