A Core Prediction of Latane and Darley's Cognitive Model of Bystander

question 66

Multiple Choice

A core prediction of Latane and Darley's cognitive model of bystander intervention is that

• A) in an emergency, people are most likely to intervene when there are lots of people around because it will make them look good
• B) in an emergency, the likelihood of bystanders intervening depends on their belief in a just-world
• C) in an emergency, people will react differently according to whether or not others are present
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Standard Error

The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic, most commonly the mean.

Test Statistic

A calculated value used in statistical hypothesis testing to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis, based on the difference between observed data and what is expected under the null hypothesis.

Alternative Hypothesis

The hypothesis that proposes a difference or effect, in contrast to the null hypothesis, which suggests no effect.

Population Distribution

The distribution of a variable across all members of a population.