Recall That Latané and Darley Observed the Number of Participants

question 75

Multiple Choice

Recall that Latané and Darley observed the number of participants in each experimental condition who left their cubicles to help the alleged victim of a seizure. The __________ was the independent variable in their experiment.

• A) severity of the seizure
• B) number of other participants present
• C) personal problems discussed
• D) number of participants who helped

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Definitions:

Contributory Programs

Government welfare programs that require individuals to contribute through taxes or other payments in order to be eligible for benefits, such as Social Security.

Noncontributory Programs

Government programs that provide welfare benefits not based on the recipients' prior contributions or taxes.

Tax Expenditures

Government revenue losses attributed to tax laws that allow special exclusions, exemptions, or deductions.

Social Policies

Policies designed to address social issues and promote social welfare, often involving governmental intervention to provide services and support in areas like healthcare, education, and housing.