According to Darley and Latané, the Five Factors That Influence

question 171

Multiple Choice

According to Darley and Latané, the five factors that influence whether a person will help someone in need are ____.

• A) assessing, determining need, assuming responsibility, checking safety, deciding to help
• B) looking around, calling the victim by name, getting others involved, giving assistance, evaluating help
• C) noticing, interpreting, assuming responsibility, deciding how to help, implementing help
• D) verifying, reviewing liability, calling 911, helping, resting

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