Piliavin

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What was the main focus of the field experiment conducted on the New York 8th Avenue Independent Subway?

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The effect of several variables on helping behavior

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What does the "diffusion of responsibility" effect suggest?

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People are less likely to help when in a group.

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What was the primary focus of the study mentioned in the text?

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The effect of type of victim on speed of responding

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What was the racial composition of the typical train used in the study?

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45% black and 55% white

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What did the victim carry in the "cane condition"?

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A black cane

Front

What was the age range of the models in each team?

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24 to 29 years

Front

Which is not an IV of this study? Options: type of victim - either drunk or ill, race of victim - either black or white, the model behaviour - close or distant proximity and helping early or late.

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the model behaviour - close or distant proximity and helping early or late.

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What sampling method was used in this study?

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Opportunity Sampling

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What was the experimental method used?

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Field experiment

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In what city did this study take place in?

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New York City