Jeff Was Standing in Line at a Movie Theater When

question 42

Multiple Choice

Jeff was standing in line at a movie theater when someone cut in front of him.Research indicates that Jeff is more likely to show signs of aggression toward the "cutter" if he

• A) has been standing in line with a friend as opposed to alone.
• B) is close to the ticket counter as opposed to relatively far away from the counter.
• C) lives in a Northern geographic region as opposed to a Southern geographic region.
• D) is in a good mood as opposed to a bad mood.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon whereby a person is less likely to take responsibility for action or inaction when others are present.

Just-World Hypothesis

The belief that the world is fundamentally fair, leading people to rationalize an otherwise inexplicable injustice as deserved by the victim.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by diminished self-consciousness, reduced concern over social evaluation, and weakened restraints against prohibited forms of behavior, often occurring in group settings.

Deindividuated

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and feels less responsible for their actions, often occurring in group settings.