Rodin And Piliavin's Bystand Apathy Test!

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Rodin And Piliavins Bystand Apathy Test! - Quiz

Rodin and Piliavin's bystander apathy test is one that test which tells about how the behavior of humans can change in a minute. This study was done when a murder took place with bystanders watching, and none of them helped or called the police for help. See how much you know about the test by taking up this exciting quiz. All the best!

Questions and Answers

1.

What is meant by 'Bystander Apathy'?
- A.
  
  When bystanders offer help in an emergency situation.
- B.
  
  When bystanders ignore a persons need for help.
- C.
  
  When bystanders percieve responsibility to be shared.
- D.
  
  When bystanders are unable to escape the scene of the emergency.
Correct Answer
B. When bystanders ignore a persons need for help.

Explanation
Bystander apathy refers to the phenomenon where bystanders fail to offer assistance or ignore a person's need for help in an emergency situation. This can occur due to diffusion of responsibility, where individuals believe that someone else will take action, or due to social influence, where they conform to the inaction of others. Bystander apathy can have serious consequences, as the presence of multiple bystanders can lead to a diffusion of responsibility and a decreased likelihood of intervention.

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2.

Which of these factors was not an independent variable in the research?
- A.
  
  Race of the victim (black/white).
- B.
  
  Type of the victim (drunk/cane).
- C.
  
  Age of the victim (young/old).
- D.
  
  Presence/absence of a model.
Correct Answer
C. Age of the victim (young/old).

Explanation
The question asks for the factor that was not an independent variable in the research. An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher. In this case, the race of the victim, type of victim, and presence/absence of a model are all factors that can be manipulated or controlled by the researcher. However, the age of the victim (young/old) is not something that can be controlled or manipulated by the researcher. Therefore, age of the victim (young/old) was not an independent variable in the research.

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3.

What type of data was collected by the researchers?
- A.
  
  Quantitative
- B.
  
  Qualitative
- C.
  
  Quantitative & Qualitative
Correct Answer
C. Quantitative & Qualitative

Explanation
The researchers collected both quantitative and qualitative data. This means that they gathered numerical data that can be measured and analyzed statistically (quantitative), as well as non-numerical data that provides insights and understanding of attitudes, opinions, and experiences (qualitative). By using both types of data, the researchers can obtain a comprehensive understanding of the subject they were studying.

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4.

What of these is a cost associated with helping?
- A.
  
  Praise
- B.
  
  Guilt
- C.
  
  Risk of harm
- D.
  
  Social approval
Correct Answer
C. Risk of harm

Explanation
The cost associated with helping is the risk of harm. When helping others, there is always a potential risk of harm, either physical or emotional, to oneself or to others involved. This risk can include personal injury, financial loss, damage to reputation, or even legal consequences. Therefore, it is important to consider and mitigate these risks before engaging in any helping behavior.

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5.

The observers were:
- A.
  
  Male
- B.
  
  Female
Correct Answer
B. Female

Explanation
The given answer "Female" suggests that the observers mentioned in the question were all females. This implies that there were no male observers in the scenario.

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6.

Of the spontaneous helpers, how many were female?
- A.
  
  70%
- B.
  
  10%
- C.
  
  90%
- D.
  
  20%
Correct Answer
B. 10%

Explanation
The correct answer is 10%. This means that out of all the spontaneous helpers, only 10% of them were female.

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7.

The experiment was:
- A.
  
  A lab experiment
- B.
  
  A field experiment
- C.
  
  A quasi eperiment
Correct Answer
B. A field experiment

Explanation
The correct answer is a field experiment. This type of experiment is conducted in a real-life setting, such as a natural environment or a specific location, rather than in a controlled laboratory setting. It involves manipulating and observing variables in a more realistic context, allowing for a better understanding of how they operate in the real world. Field experiments offer higher external validity as they can provide insights into real-world behaviors and outcomes.

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8.

The average racial composition of the passengers on the train was:
- A.
  
  50% black , 50% white
- B.
  
  45% white , 55% black
- C.
  
  60% white, 40% black
- D.
  
  55% white, 45% black
Correct Answer
D. 55% white, 45% black

Explanation
The correct answer is 55% white, 45% black. This means that the majority of the passengers on the train were white (55%) and the minority were black (45%).

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9.

How much spontaneous help did the 'cane' victim receive?
- A.
  
  65%
- B.
  
  50%
- C.
  
  95%
- D.
  
  100%
Correct Answer
C. 95%

Explanation
The correct answer is 95%. This suggests that the 'cane' victim received a high amount of spontaneous help, indicating that people were willing to offer assistance without being prompted or asked. This high percentage implies that the victim was likely in a situation where others recognized their need for help and were willing to step in and provide support.

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10.

How much spontaneous help did the 'drunk' victim receive?
- A.
  
  65%
- B.
  
  50%
- C.
  
  95%
- D.
  
  100%
Correct Answer
B. 50%

Explanation
The 'drunk' victim received 50% spontaneous help.

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Rodin And Piliavin's Bystand Apathy Test!

What is meant by 'Bystander Apathy'?

Which of these factors was not an independent variable in the research?

What type of data was collected by the researchers?

What of these is a cost associated with helping?

The observers were:

Of the spontaneous helpers, how many were female?

The experiment was:

The average racial composition of the passengers on the train was:

How much spontaneous help did the 'cane' victim receive?

How much spontaneous help did the 'drunk' victim receive?