The Bystander Effect: Understanding the Psychology of Inaction

Question 1

The tendency to assume that others are also not intervening is known as:

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Pluralistic ignorance

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Diffusion of responsibility

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Fear of negative evaluation

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Social loafing

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical concern associated with the Bystander Effect?

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Increased self-esteem for bystanders

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Harm caused to the person in need

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Diminished sense of community

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Increased likelihood of future victimization

Question 3

The Bystander Effect is primarily influenced by:

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A combination of all of the above

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Cognitive factors

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Social factors

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Environmental factors

Question 4

Diffusion of responsibility refers to the belief that:

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One's actions are less important when others are present

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Help is less likely to be given in ambiguous situations

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The responsibility for helping is solely on the individual who notices the situation

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The victim is at fault for being in that situation

Question 5

Pluralistic ignorance occurs when:

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Individuals incorrectly assume that others are not concerned about a situation

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Individuals are unaware of the true nature of a situation

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Individuals intentionally ignore information that contradicts their own beliefs

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Individuals choose to conform to the beliefs of others

Question 6

What are the key factors that contribute to the Bystander Effect and its consequences? Explain your answer with specific examples.

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The Bystander Effect shows how groups and situations can influence whether or not people help others.

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The Bystander Effect only happens when there are many people present and has no lasting effects.

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The Bystander Effect always leads to negative outcomes, such as harm or injury.

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The only way to overcome the Bystander Effect is to make people feel more responsible for helping.

Question 7

Considering the ethical responsibilities of bystanders, which statement is accurate?

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Individuals have a moral obligation to intervene in emergencies when possible.

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Bystanders should only intervene if they possess absolute certainty that they can provide effective assistance.

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Bystanders are justified in refraining from intervening if they prioritize their own safety.

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Bystanders hold no responsibility for the actions of others.

Question 8

Which strategy is considered most effective in countering the Bystander Effect?

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Taking direct action to address the situation

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Ignoring the situation and its potential consequences

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Assigning blame to the victim for their circumstances

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Encouraging others to intervene alongside you

Question 9

Which real-world incident serves as a prominent example of the Bystander Effect?

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The murder of Kitty Genovese

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The Milgram obedience experiments

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The Stanford prison experiment

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The Asch conformity experiments

Question 10

Which social-psychological concept closely aligns with the Bystander Effect?

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Diffusion of responsibility

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Group polarization

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Cognitive dissonance

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Social loafing

Question 11

Which cognitive bias can contribute to the Bystander Effect?

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Availability heuristic

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Confirmation bias

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Illusion of control

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Hindsight bias

Question 12

Which philosopher emphasizes acting according to universal moral principles?

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Immanuel Kant

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Aristotle

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John Stuart Mill

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Question 13

A real-world Bystander Effect example is:

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The Kitty Genovese case

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The Holocaust

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The Rwanda genocide

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The Japanese internment camps

Question 14

How do social norms affect the Bystander Effect?

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They influence people's willingness to help.

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They have no influence.

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They only apply in public situations.

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They encourage people to help more in groups.

Question 15

Regarding the Bystander Effect, what are healthcare professionals' ethical responsibilities?

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Intervene when they witness someone in need, regardless of others present.

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Intervene only if they are confident in their ability to help.

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Avoid intervening if others could help.

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They have no ethical obligation to intervene.

Question 16

Which theory suggests that people are more likely to help in an emergency when they are aware of the situation?

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Emergency Intervention Theory

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Diffusion of Responsibility Theory

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Social Identity Theory

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the Bystander Effect?

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Positive reinforcement

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Diffusion of responsibility

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Pluralistic ignorance

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Lack of social norms

Question 18

What is a primary negative consequence of the Bystander Effect?

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Increased risk of harm to victims

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Heightened sense of guilt among witnesses

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Reduced public trust in authorities

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Increased willingness to intervene in emergencies

Question 19

According to the Bystander Effect, people:

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Are less likely to help when others are present.

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Are more likely to help in large crowds.

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Are equally likely to help regardless of the number of witnesses.

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Are more likely to help when they are alone.

Question 20

In which scenario is the Bystander Effect most likely to occur?

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A domestic dispute in a crowded shopping mall

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An accident on a busy highway

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A person passed out in a quiet park

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Asking for directions on an empty street

Question 21

What does the term 'pluralistic ignorance' describe?

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The belief that others also overestimate the prevalence of a behaviour.

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The tendency to blindly follow the actions of others.

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The fear of negative evaluation for intervening.

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The feeling of responsibility for intervening in an emergency.

Question 22

How do cultural norms and values affect the likelihood and intensity of the Bystander Effect across different societies?

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Cultural norms and values can influence the likelihood of intervention in emergencies.

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The Bystander Effect is equally strong in all cultures.

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Historical factors do not impact the Bystander Effect.

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Cultural norms and values have no impact on the occurrence of the Bystander Effect.

Question 23

What are the potential long-term societal consequences of the Bystander Effect?

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Increased fear and distrust among individuals

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Greater social isolation within communities

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Erosion of social norms that promote helping behavior

Question 24

Which of the following strategies can be employed to mitigate the Bystander Effect?

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Both direct and indirect interventions

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Direct intervention

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Indirect intervention

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Seeking assistance from others

Question 25

In the context of the Bystander Effect, pluralistic ignorance refers to:

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A situation where individuals mistakenly assume that others do not share their beliefs

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A situation where individuals witness wrongdoing but choose not to intervene

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A situation where individuals are unaware of any wrongdoing occurring

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A situation where individuals overestimate the number of bystanders present

Question 26

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the diffusion of responsibility?

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A group of people witnessing a robbery but no one calling the police

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A single individual intervening to stop a fight

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A group of people helping an injured person

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A bystander confronting a harasser

Question 27

The Bystander Effect is most likely to occur when individuals are in:

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Large groups

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Situations where they identify with the victim

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Situations where they have a clear understanding of the situation

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Situations where they feel a strong sense of personal responsibility

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of indirect intervention within the context of the Bystander Effect?

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Calling for help from a distance

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Directly confronting the perpetrator

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Asking a specific individual to intervene

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Choosing to ignore the situation

Question 29

In what ways can the Bystander Effect be harnessed to drive positive social change? Provide specific examples to illustrate your points.

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Fostering community involvement

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Encouraging ethical conduct and reporting

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Promoting empathy and reducing prejudice

Question 30

Which strategy can effectively reduce the Bystander Effect?

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Encourage bystanders to feel personally responsible for helping

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Increase the number of bystanders

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Make the situation less clear

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Punish bystanders who don't help

Question 31

According to Darley and Latane's research, individuals are most likely to intervene in an emergency when:

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They are alone

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They are in a large crowd

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They have a prior relationship with the victim

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They are in a low-visibility situation

Question 32

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of the Bystander Effect?

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Increased feelings of guilt and moral distress

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Reduced crime rates

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Enhanced sense of community

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Improved decision-making

Question 33

Which of the following strategies can be effective in overcoming the Bystander Effect?

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Directly instructing individuals to help

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Ignoring the situation

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Leaving the victim to fend for themselves

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Punishing non-helpers

Question 34

The Bystander Effect is most likely to occur when:

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The situation is ambiguous and the number of bystanders is high

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The emergency occurs in a public place

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The victim is a child or an elderly person

Question 35

The Bystander Effect can have a significant impact on crime rates by:

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Reducing the likelihood of crimes being reported

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Increasing the number of crimes committed

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Making crimes more difficult to investigate

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Improving the response time of law enforcement

Question 36

Which of the following is a real-world illustration of the Bystander Effect?

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The Kitty Genovese case

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The Holocaust

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The Rwandan genocide

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The bombing of Hiroshima

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of the Bystander Effect?

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Increased trust in others

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Diminished empathy

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Lowered self-esteem

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Loss of faith in humanity

Question 38

A bystander is more likely to intervene in a situation when they correctly perceive it as:

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An emergency.

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A prank.

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A minor inconvenience.

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A personal dispute.

Question 39

Which of the following is a suggested strategy for reducing the Bystander Effect?

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Assigning responsibility to specific individuals.

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Encouraging anonymity among bystanders.

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Reducing the number of bystanders present.

Question 40

The negative consequences of the Bystander Effect include:

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Increased harm to the victim and reduced access to assistance.

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Accelerated response times by emergency services.

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Enhanced feelings of safety and security.

Question 41

Diffusion of responsibility refers to:

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The belief that others will take action, reducing one's own sense of obligation to intervene.

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The fear of negative consequences for helping.

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The tendency to blame others for one's own inaction.

Question 42

An indicator that the Bystander Effect is occurring is:

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Bystanders observing an incident without actively intervening.

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One person coordinating a response.

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Multiple bystanders reporting the incident to authorities.

Question 43

The infamous case study involving Kitty Genovese illustrates:

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The presence of multiple witnesses who failed to intervene during an attack.

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The swift response of authorities leading to the attacker's apprehension.

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The effective communication and coordination among bystanders.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Bystander Effect occurs?

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Increased self-confidence

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Evaluation apprehension

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Diffusion of responsibility

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Pluralistic ignorance

Question 45

As the number of bystanders present in an emergency situation increases, the likelihood of someone helping the victim:

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Decreases

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Remains unchanged

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Increases

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Varies based on the specific situation

Question 46

Who are credited with first coining the term 'Bystander Effect'?

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John Darley and Bibb Latané

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Philip Zimbardo

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Albert Bandura

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Stanley Milgram

Question 47

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the Bystander Effect?

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A group of people witnessing a robbery but no one intervening.

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A crowd cheering on a protest march.

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A bystander calling for help after witnessing a car accident.

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A single person confronting a shoplifter.

Question 48

The Bystander Effect is most likely to occur when:

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The situation is ambiguous or unclear.

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The perpetrator is a known criminal.

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The bystanders are all close friends or family members.

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The victim appears physically threatening.

Question 49

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of the Bystander Effect?

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Increased harm or suffering for the victim

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Reduced public confidence in authorities

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Improved social trust

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Enhanced community safety

Question 50

In which professional field is the Bystander Effect particularly relevant?

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Emergency response

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Accounting

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Education

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Politics

Question 51

The concept of the Bystander Effect has implications for:

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Ethical decision-making in various contexts

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Artistic expression

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Economic policy development

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Culinary innovation