Sometimes Onlookers Fail to Assist in an Emergency Because Each

question 117

Multiple Choice

Sometimes onlookers fail to assist in an emergency because each person in the group decides that the situation is not really an emergency because no one else is acting alarmed or helping.This phenomenon is known as

• A) diffusion of responsibility.
• B) pluralistic ignorance.
• C) social facilitation.
• D) social responsibility norm violation.

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Definitions:

Dryness

A condition characterized by a lack of moisture in an area of the body, commonly affecting the skin, eyes, or mouth.

Nasal Septum

The cartilage and bone that divides the nasal cavity into two nostrils, which can be deviated or straight.

Speculum

A medical instrument used to dilate an orifice or cavity for examination purposes, such as during a gynecological exam.

Otoscope

A medical device used to look into the ears, allowing for the examination of the ear canal and tympanic membrane.