In One Study,participants Watched a Videotape of a Student Talking

question 63

Multiple Choice

In one study,participants watched a videotape of a student talking about dropping out of college because she felt isolated and distressed.She was described as similar or dissimilar to the participants.Participants were then offered an opportunity to provide her with some advice.What did the findings show?

• A)Participants who felt empathy gave more advice.
• B)Participants who felt empathy gave less advice.
• C)Participants who were similar to her and felt low levels of empathy gave the most advice.
• D)Participants who felt empathy,were similar to her,and were told they would be given feedback about how effective their advice was,gave more advice.
• E)Participants who felt empathy,were dissimilar to her,and were told they would be given feedback about how effective their advice was,gave more advice.

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Definitions:

Contextual Influences

Factors originating from the surrounding environment that affect individuals' perceptions, behaviors, and decisions, including cultural, social, and physical context.

Decision-making Process

The decision-making process involves identifying and choosing alternatives based on the values and preferences of the decision-maker, a critical aspect of planning and problem-solving in various contexts.

Attitude

A relatively enduring organization of beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies toward socially significant objects, groups, events, or symbols, typically expressed through general liking or disliking of the attitude target.

Behavioral Tendencies

Patterns or predispositions in individuals' behavior, often influenced by psychological factors.