Jeff’s Car Broke Down and Smoke Started Rising from the Engine

question 326

Multiple Choice

Jeff’s car broke down and smoke started rising from the engine. He felt lucky to have broken down while parked in the center of town during lunch when many people were outside and could help. However, 30 minutes has passed and despite the heavily populated area, nobody has offered assistance. This is an example of the

• A) zeitgeist
• B) behaviorist effect
• C) bystander effect
• D) self-Serving prophecy