Jake's Car Broke Down and Smoke Started Rising from the Engine

Multiple Choice

Jake's car broke down and smoke started rising from the engine. He felt lucky to have broken down while parked in the center of town during lunch hour, when many people were outside and could help. However, 30 minutes has passed and despite the heavily populated area, nobody has offered assistance. Jake's experience is an example of the __________.

A) zeitgeist
B) behaviorist effect
C) bystander effect
D) self-serving prophecy