The Bystander Effect Refers to the Tendency for an Observer

question 64

Multiple Choice

The bystander effect refers to the tendency for an observer of an emergency to withhold aid if the

• A) emergency takes place in a large city.
• B) observer has just endured a frustrating experience.
• C) emergency is being observed by a number of other people.
• D) observer has been exposed to many similar emergencies in the past.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and contends that childhood experiences significantly influence adult personality.

Behavioural Theories

Theories that focus on explaining human behavior through observation and learning, rather than internal psychological processes.

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