The Greater the Number of Bystanders Present in an Emergency

question 29

Multiple Choice

The greater the number of bystanders present in an emergency situation, the lower the likelihood that assistance will be given to the victim. Which of the following concepts has been used within the research literature to explain this finding?

• A)apathy
• B)discrepancy
• C)consolidation of responsibility
• D)diffusion of responsibility
• E)response latency

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Earnings Per Share

The portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of a company's profitability.

Stock Split

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EPS Rise

An increase in a company's earnings per share (EPS), indicating that it is generating greater profits relative to the number of shares outstanding.

EPS Fall

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