Jeff’s car broke down and smoke started rising from the engine. He felt lucky to have broken down while parked in the center of town during lunch when many people were outside and could help. However, 30 minutes has passed and despite the heavily populated area, nobody has offered assistance. This is an example of the
A) zeitgeist
B) behaviorist effect
C) bystander effect
D) self-Serving prophecy

Question

Jeff’s car broke down and smoke started rising from the engine. He felt lucky to have broken down while parked in the center of town during lunch when many people were outside and could help. However, 30 minutes has passed and despite the heavily populated area, nobody has offered assistance. This is an example of the 
A) zeitgeist
B) behaviorist effect
C) bystander effect 
D) self-Serving prophecy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of the bystander effect, where individuals are less likely to offer help in a situation when other people are present. It is a phenomenon that occurs due to diffusion of responsibility, in which each bystander assumes that someone else will take action.

Jeff’s Car Broke Down and Smoke Started Rising from the Engine