The Phenomenon in Which Each Bystander's Sense of Responsibility to Help

question 24

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon in which each bystander's sense of responsibility to help decreases as the number of witnesses increases best defines

• A) diffusion of responsibility.
• B) pluralistic ignorance.
• C) failure to help.
• D) inadequate preparation.

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Definitions:

Telophase I

A stage in meiosis where chromosomes arrive at opposite poles of the cell, and the cell divides into two daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the original.

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four haploid cells; crucial for sexual reproduction.

Figure Panel

A part of a scientific publication or presentation that comprises multiple individual images or graphs combined to illustrate experimental data or concepts.

Prophase II

The first stage of meiosis II, where chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope breaks down, following meiosis I.