Darley and Latané (1968)believe That the Presence of Other People

question 136

Multiple Choice

Darley and Latané (1968) believe that the presence of other people in a distressing situation decreased the likelihood that they would receive help due to ________.

• A)diffusion of anonymity
• B)diffusion of responsibility
• C)flaws in laws protecting Good Samaritans
• D)timeliness of onset

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