Pluralistic Ignorance Is an Example of the Power of _______

question 81

Multiple Choice

Pluralistic ignorance is an example of the power of _______ to inhibit helping.

• A) negative-state relief effects
• B) informational social influence
• C) diffusion of responsibility
• D) urban overload
• E) the norm of obedience

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Definitions:

Projective Tests

Psychological assessments where subjects interpret ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

MMPI

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a comprehensive psychological test used to assess personality traits and psychopathology.

Personality Tendencies

Refers to consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that characterize an individual across different situations.