Assault Victim Neglected on Near North Side

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What was Marques Gaines doing at the nearby bar before the incident?

  • Strolling on the sidewalk
  • Waiting for a cab
  • Drinking and dancing (correct)
  • Searching for customers

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of bystanders not helping in a traumatic event?

  • The bystander effect (correct)
  • The Good Samaritan effect
  • The crowd mentality
  • The social norm

According to social psychologists, what is the relationship between the number of people surrounding an incident and the probability of someone helping?

  • Directly proportional
  • Constantly related
  • Not related
  • Inversely proportional (correct)

What was the occupations of the victim, Marques Gaines?

<p>Hotel cocktail server (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately caused the death of Marques Gaines?

<p>A cab driving over him (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term psychologists use to describe the phenomenon where people are less likely to help when others are around?

<p>Diffusion of responsibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people often fail to act in crowds, according to Arthur Lurigio?

<p>Because they do not feel as guilty about not doing something when others are also inactive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the concerns that may prevent people from helping in situations like the one described in the text?

<p>Worry about legal complications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was stolen from the victim, Gaines, after the confrontation with his attacker?

<p>His cellphone and debit card (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for adding 7-Eleven as a defendant to the lawsuit, according to attorney Chris Hurley?

<p>Because they did not provide adequate security in the area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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