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Question 1 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Greg’s car breaks down on a busy freeway during rush hour. Dozens of cars pass Greg while he desperately tries to push his car onto the shoulder of the road.In the above scenario, what is the most likely explanation for the behavior of the drivers who pass Greg?

Answer
A
kin selection
B
social responsibility
C
bystander effect
D
social exchange

Explanation

The bystander effect occurs when people are less likely to help someone in need because many others are present. Each driver may assume that someone else will stop to help Greg, so the passing drivers do not act. The best answer is C, bystander effect.

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