One Thing That REDUCES the Chances That a Bystander Will

question 98

Multiple Choice

One thing that REDUCES the chances that a bystander will give help in an emergency is

• A) heightened arousal.
• B) empathic arousal.
• C) a diffusion of responsibility.
• D) one's similarity to the victim.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Differences

Refers to the diverse characteristics, cultures, languages, and customs that distinguish one ethnic group from another.

Racial Differences

Pertains to the distinctive attributes, characteristics, or social experiences that are associated with identifiable groups of people categorized based on perceived physical attributes or ancestry.

Depression

A mental state disorder where an individual experiences consistent dejection or a reduction in finding pleasure in activities, adversely impacting everyday functionality.

Cross-cultural Differences

Variations in how different cultural groups perceive, interpret, or practice certain behaviors or phenomena.