Describe how the presence of bystanders affects helping
What will be an ideal response?
When bystanders are present, a victim is less likely to receive help. Bystanders impede
helping by reducing the likelihood that potential helpers will (1) notice that the victim
needs help, (2) interpret the situation as an emergency, (3) take responsibility for
helping, (4) decide to offer help, and finally (5) provide help. These factors together
make it less likely that a victim will be helped by someone in a crowd than by a single
individual.
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A. Stacy, a college student who is consistently 15 minutes late to class B. Jason, a stock trader who rarely leaves his house C. Misha, a lab assistant who translates the vocal sounds of dolphins D. Tyree, an athlete who seeks to use visual imagery to improve his rowing technique
Tom is convinced that he will be a famous rock star. In fact, he is not shy about telling people what a great guitarist he is and how they better get his autograph now. Tom most likely suffers from which personality disorder?
a. obsessive b. dependent c. narcissistic d. paranoid
Lakisha is taking the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. She is currently being asked to place, in order, the frames of a Peanuts cartoon that contain only pictures (no dialogue). So, Lakisha is currently working on a subtest that would be part of the __________ scale of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale.
A. verbal B. reliability C. validity D. performance
What are some of the positive benefits reported by boys about playing with electronic games?
What will be an ideal response?