Which of the Following Statements Concerning Helping in Emergency Situations

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning helping in emergency situations is true?

• A) If a person is determined to commit suicide there is not much bystanders can do.
• B) Due to the many factors that influence helping, students who hear lectures on the bystander effect are no more likely to offer help in an emergency than those who don't.
• C) Being aware of the barriers to help can increase helping.
• D) In the age of cell phones it is usually safe to assume that someone has already called authorities for help.
• E) Helping behaviours can never be predicted.

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Definitions:

Insula

A region of the brain's cerebral cortex, buried deep within the lateral sulcus, involved in consciousness, emotion, and the perception of bodily states.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the human brain, responsible for voluntary movements, sensory perception, learning, memory, and other higher cognitive functions.

Peduncles

Stalk-like structures in plants or the brain, serving as connectors or support, such as the cerebellar peduncles that connect the cerebellum to the brainstem.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the base of the skull, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture.