The Bystander Effect Refers to the Finding That an Observer

question 9

Multiple Choice

The bystander effect refers to the finding that an observer of an emergency is less likely to help if the _____.

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

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where information is transmitted from one neuron to another via chemical or electrical means.

Storage Granules

Intracellular compartments or vesicles in cells that store and release various substances, including hormones, neurotransmitters, and nutrients.

Vesicles

Vesicles are small, membrane-bound sacs within cells that transport and store substances such as neurotransmitters and proteins between cell compartments.

Membranous Compartments

Membranous compartments are enclosed regions within cells defined by lipid bilayers, serving various functions and hosting specific biochemical processes crucial for cellular activities.