Author Question: The concept of ________ refers to the idea that when no bystanders to a possible emergency appear to ... (Read 70 times)

karlynnae · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

The concept of ________ refers to the idea that when no bystanders to a possible emergency appear to be concerned, other bystanders assume that nothing is wrong.

a. the bystander effect
b. diffusion of responsibility
c. pluralistic ignorance
d. evaluation apprehension

Question 2

Joseph was on the subway when he noticed a man lying slumped over on the seat. Joseph looked around at the other passengers, who seemed calm and unconcerned. Joseph concluded that the man was probably okay.

However, the other passengers may have been looking around at Joseph, to see how he reacted. This would be an example of
a. social reciprocity.
b. pluralistic ignorance.
c. false uniqueness.
d. conformity.