Darley and Latané Observed That Most University Students Failed to Help

question 153

Multiple Choice

Darley and Latané observed that most university students failed to help a person having an epileptic seizure when they thought there were four other witnesses to the emergency.The students' failure to help is best explained in terms of

• A) the reciprocity norm.
• B) a failure to interpret the incident as an emergency.
• C) indifference and apathy.
• D) a diffusion of responsibility.

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Definitions:

Mixed Methods Research

A research approach that combines both qualitative and quantitative methods and data to gain comprehensive insights into a research question.

Less Practical

Refers to approaches, methods, or solutions that are not easily implemented, applied, or executed in real-world scenarios.

Strict Adherence

The act of closely following guidelines, rules, or protocols without deviation.

Interface

A point of interaction or communication between two systems, devices, or groups, often designed to enable function and usability.