You and a Friend Are Watching the News and Hear

question 5

Multiple Choice

You and a friend are watching the news and hear a report regarding a murder in New York City, witnessed by dozens of bystanders, none of whom attempted to help the victim or even telephone the police. Your friend expresses utter disgust at this incident, remarking, "People who live in big cities have no compassion for others. They lack fundamental decency-all they care about is themselves." Your friend's remark best reflects:

• A) astute insight into the effects of living in large cities
• B) the primacy effect
• C) a situational view of the world
• D) a dispositional view of the world

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Definitions:

Payoff

Payoff refers to the return or reward received as a result of a particular action or decision, often used in the context of games and economic strategies.

Pure Strategy Equilibria

A solution concept in game theory where players choose a single strategy that maximizes their payoff given the strategies chosen by the other players.

Swerve

In game theory, a strategy that involves a sudden change in direction or decision, especially to avoid a negative outcome.

Chicken

a domesticated bird commonly raised for its meat and eggs; also can denote a game in which two players head towards each other, and the first to veer away is considered the loser.