A news magazine and hidden camera show on American television. Actors recreate situations of violence or unlawful activity in public places while concealed cameras record the action, with the focus on whether or if spectators react and how they do so. To determine if spectators respond differently, variations are often introduced, such as changing the genders, races, or apparel of the actors performing the scene. At the end, Quiones appears to question the spectators about their emotions. Throughout the experiment, psychology professors, teachers, or club members view and debate the video with Quiones, explaining and drawing conclusions about the emotions of spectators.
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A news magazine and hidden camera show on American television. Actors recreate situations of violence or unlawful activity in public places while concealed cameras record the action, with the focus on whether or if spectators react and how they do so. To determine if spectators respond differently, variations are often introduced, such as changing the genders, races, or apparel of the actors performing the scene. At the end, Quiones appears to question the spectators about their emotions. Throughout the experiment, psychology professors, teachers, or club members view and debate the video with Quiones, explaining and drawing conclusions about the emotions of spectators.
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