Question

Mr. Hughes heard what sounded like cries for help from a swimmer located 30 yards from the ocean shoreline. He continued walking along the beach, however, because he figured that one of the many swimmers in the vicinity would provide help if it was needed. His reaction best illustrates the dynamics involved in:A) the fundamental attribution error.B) group polarization.C) the bystander effect.D) the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.E) the mere exposure effect.

Answer 1

The bystander effect

Explanation:

The bystander effect is the phenomena that are proposed by Darley and Latane. This is the famous term in social psychology. The bystander effect occurs when people are less likely to help a person in need because of the presence of other eyewitnesses.

People take more action when there are no eyewitnesses. The number of eyewitnesses will decrease the responsibility to help a person who is in need.

Thus Mr. Hugh heard reaction illustrate the term bystander effect.