Piliavin, Rodin and Piliavin's Study Did Not Find Any Effect

question 15

Multiple Choice

Piliavin, Rodin and Piliavin's study did not find any effect for diffusion of responsibility, even though previous research had found this effect. What is the explanation for this?

• A)The drunk victims were helped spontaneously less often
• B)More people left the carriage the longer the emergency continued
• C)Males were more likely to help than females
• D)The participants were in an enclosed area and could see whether or not the victim was receiving help
• E)The participants felt empathy for the victim

Understand the interaction between nature and nurture in shaping human traits and behaviors.

Identify the ethical issues and misapplications of genetic theories, such as eugenics and social Darwinism.

Understand gene expression and its significance for individual characteristics.

Recognize the impact of environmental factors on gene expression.

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Definitions:

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique used to observe local magnetic fields around atomic nuclei, providing detailed information about the structure, dynamics, and chemical environment of molecules.

Singlet

A term used in quantum mechanics and spectroscopy to describe a state in which all electrons in an atom or molecule are spin-paired, showing no magnetic field external to the system.

Doublet

In spectroscopy, a pattern indicating two closely linked energy levels or particles, often seen in NMR or EPR spectroscopy.

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique used to study the structure of molecules by observing the interaction of nuclear spins with magnetic fields.