Psychology 2720A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Seminary, Murder Of Kitty Genovese, Dependent And Independent Variables

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2720A/B
• Professor: Leslie Janes

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1 in 10 contacted experimenter after 4 minutes of smoke pouring in when with bystanders about 80% contacted experimenter after 4 minutes of smoke pouring in when alone. 3. do we assume responsibility ? how many people are around: more people that are around the more likely we think other people will help kitty case: people thought someone else would call/do something. 85% when they thought one other was listening: when someone thought there was 4 other had heard took 4 minutes to help, when someone thought there was many other people listening 60% helped. 5. implementing decision fear may inhibit us e. g. do we run into the burning building? person on the side of the road with flat tire - on your way to interview- well she"s not in life threatening danger. Guilt: if we feel guilty about something we are more likely to help restores our shaken self image and we reclaim positive public image.