Regarding Bystander Intervention, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 267

Multiple Choice

Regarding bystander intervention, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)When we see a person in trouble, it tends to cause heightened arousal.
• B)The higher the cost of helping, the more likely it is that a person will help.
• C)Empathic arousal is more likely when the person in need seems to be similar to the potential helper.
• D)People are more likely to help if they are in a good mood.

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Definitions:

Isolated Highway

A road that is located in a remote or less populated area, often far from major cities or towns.

Busy Freeway

A heavily trafficked highway where vehicles travel at high speeds, often experiencing congestion and delays.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Social-Responsibility Norm

An expectation that people will help those needing their help.