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Define the theory of diffusion of responsibility. Think about other explanations for why the people did not give assistance. (i.e., people only help people like themselves, or older people are afraid of younger people)
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It depends on the specific headline, but usually not. Sensationalized claims often involve constructs that cannot be precisely defined or accurately measured, such as psychic energy, unearthly spirits, or unidentified flying objects (which, by definition, cannot be defined). However, a minority of headlines might lend themselves to scientific testing; for example, a claim that a specific living person is in fact Elvis Presley can be tested using blood and DNA analysis.





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