While Walking Along the Ocean Shoreline, Mr

question 6

Multiple Choice

While walking along the ocean shoreline, Mr. Hughes heard a swimmer cry for help. However, he continued walking because he thought that one of the many swimmers in the vicinity would provide help. Mr. Hughes' reaction BEST illustrates:

• A)deindividuation.
• B)the fundamental attribution error.
• C)the bystander effect.
• D)social loafing.

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