Typical of "impact experiments," Darley and Latane's epileptic seizure experiment, described in the text, was __________ in experimental realism and __________ in mundane realism.
A) low; low
B) low; high
C) high; low
D) high; high

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Darley and Latane's experiment was high in experimental realism because it effectively engaged participants in the situation, making them believe it was real. However, it was low in mundane realism because the scenario of witnessing an epileptic seizure over an intercom is not a common everyday occurrence.

Typical of "Impact Experiments," Darley and Latane's Epileptic Seizure Experiment