The phenomenon in which each bystander's sense of responsibility to help decreases as the number of witnesses increases best defines
a. diffusion of responsibility.
b. pluralistic ignorance.
c. failure to help.
d. inadequate preparation.
Answer: A
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Lewis has been kicked in the head. When it becomes inflamed,
a. more blood flows to that region. b. less blood flows to that region. c. red blood cells fight off microscopic bacteria. d. antigens are released through the site of injury.
Adolescent Y is having trouble getting a date because he/she is taller than adolescents of the opposite sex. What might we assume about Adolescent Y?
a. Adolescent Y is most likely a male. b. Adolescent Y is most likely a female. c. Adolescent Y is most likely from a country other than the United States. d. There is too little information to tell.
In future studies of life experiences on development, the influence of 9/11 will be considered a
a. normative age-graded change. b. atypical development. c. critical period. d. normative history-graded change.
negative punishment
What will be an ideal response?