An Investigation Determined That Neighbors Did Not Help Kitty Genovese

question 26

True/False

An investigation determined that neighbors did not help Kitty Genovese when she was attacked because they had their windows closed and could not hear her cries for help.

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Definitions:

Turned "Off"

A phrase indicating something is inactive, not in operation, or not engaged.

Dim Illumination

Refers to low levels of light in an environment, impacting visibility and sometimes mood or behavior.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to light and enable vision in low-light conditions.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in bright light and are responsible for color vision and sharpness of vision.