Newman Notices That the Passenger Seated Across from Him on the Subway

question 97

Multiple Choice

Newman notices that the passenger seated across from him on the subway has his eyes closed and hasn't moved in______________a while.But he looks around and sees that no one else,including those passengers who were on the train when he boarded,seems too concerned about this man.He decides that this probably means there isn't an emergency and the man is not in need of help.This line of thinking epitomizes which concept?

• A)stimulus overload
• B)pluralistic ignorance
• C)audience inhibition
• D)diffusion of responsibility

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Definitions:

Cancellation

The act of formally terminating or calling off a previously arranged event, agreement, or policy.

Destruction

The act of causing so much damage to something that it is beyond repair or no longer exists.

Obligation

A duty or commitment to act or perform in a certain way, often legally or socially binding.

Material Alteration

A significant change that modifies the nature or terms of a document or agreement, potentially affecting its legal obligations or rights.