Which of the Following Is an Example of Social Contagion

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of social contagion?

• A)A teacher in a school reports smelling gasoline and begins to feel nauseous;soon most of the school's population is also feeling nauseous.Later,it is discovered that there was never a gas leak.
• B)A politician gives a very moving speech in which he argues that the nation is superior to all other nations.The crowd cheers very loudly.
• C)A person is suffering from a severe injury on the side of the road.However,people driving by fail to stop to help even though they notice the injured person.
• D)A shopper notices a sign in the electronics store,saying that supplies of a certain tablet are limited.The shopper decides to buy the tablet based on this information.

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Definitions:

Fiduciary Duty

A duty to act in the best interests of another; such duty may arise between directors and officers and the corporation they serve, between business associates including senior employees and their employer, between agents and their principals, and between partners, also called utmost good faith.

Passing-Off

The tort of misleading the public about the identity of a business or product.

Employment Contract

A formal agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the relationship between an employer and an employee.

Trademark

A symbol, word, or phrase legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.