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:

Physical Needs

Essential requirements for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the influence of consequences on learned behavior.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding or satisfying, such as food, water, or sleep, which does not require learning to be effective.