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The aim of the experiment was to investigate, under real life conditions, the effect on the speed and frequency of helping, and the race of the helper of the type of victim, whether ill or drunk.
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Perspectives in Psychology: Assignment 3A Section A 'Good Samaritanism: an underground phenomenon?' Piliavin, Rodin, and Pilivan (1969) Aim: The aim of the experiment was to investigate, under real life conditions, the effect on the speed and frequency of helping, and the race of the helper of the type of victim, whether ill or drunk. The race of the victim (black or white). The presence of helping models (present or absent) and the size of the witnessing group. Method: Using four teams of four researchers - two female who recorded reactions and two male, one acting victim and one model. The victims consisted of 3 white, 1 black, all aged between 26 -35, dressed and acted identically and were instructed to collapse after 70 seconds and remain on the floor until helped. The model was instructed to help 70 seconds after collapse until the end if no other people helped. 103 trials were to be conducted in total, of...
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