In One Experiment,Darley and Latané Placed Participants in a Room

question 221

Multiple Choice

In one experiment,Darley and Latané placed participants in a room to work on a task and then caused smoke to enter the room.People working alone went to report the problem ___ percent of the time; people working in groups reported the problem ___ percent of the time.

• A) 75; 75
• B) 40; 75
• C) 75; 40
• D) 80; 50

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, involved in decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior and emotions.

False Dichotomy

A logical fallacy involving the presentation of two opposing options as the only possibilities, when in fact more options exist.

Non Sequitur

A statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement, often leading to a conclusion that doesn't logically follow.

Cortical Regions

Areas within the brain's cerebral cortex involved in various functions including sensory perception, motor control, and cognitive processes.