As the Number of Bystanders Increases, People Are Less Likely

question 106

Multiple Choice

As the number of bystanders increases, people are less likely to help someone who is in distress. This suggests that the size of a crowd and helping behavior are ​

• A)negatively correlated.
• B)uncorrelated. ​
• C)positively correlated. ​
• D)dependent variables. ​

Understand the barriers to effective communication in the workplace and strategies to overcome them.

Understand the different types of torts and the legal principles that govern them.

Identify the elements required to prove an intentional tort.

Recognize the legal defenses available in tort cases and the conditions under which they apply.

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Definitions:

Agency Rule Making

The process by which federal agencies create the regulations and rules that implement the laws passed by Congress.

Medical Malpractice

A legal cause of action that occurs when a healthcare professional deviates from standards in their profession, resulting in harm to a patient.

Tort Cases

Tort cases involve legal actions for civil wrongs that cause harm or loss, leading the injured party to seek compensation for damages.

Habeas Corpus

A legal principle that protects individuals from being detained unlawfully, allowing them to seek relief from illegal imprisonment.