According to the urban overload hypothesis, people in cities should be less likely to help than people in small towns because
a. people in small towns have grown up with more trusting attitudes.
b. people who live in cities are more likely to experience diffusion of responsibility.
c. people in small towns tend to be more religious.
d. people living in cities tend to keep to themselves.
Question 2
If the urban overload hypothesis (Milgram, 1970) is true, ________ to help a fallen pedestrian on the streets of New York City because ________.
a. Harold would be likely; he was born and reared in a small town
b. Alicia would be likely; urban areas are stressful and put people in bad moods
c. Roberto would not be likely; he was socialized with urban values
d. Ellen would not be likely; she tries to keep to herself amid all the stimulation
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