Consider the Following Scenario: a Courageous Person Rushes into a Burning

question 30

Multiple Choice

Consider the following scenario: A courageous person rushes into a burning building to save a child. Which of the following represents a likely reason that accurate judgment of this person's courageousness might fail?

• A) The actor does not display important cues for courageousness.
• B) The situation doesn't allow for the display of courageousness.
• C) A judge sees the courageous act and applies that information to his or her judgment.
• D) A judge's eyes are irritated due to the smoke in the air and he or she is unable to see the situation unfold.

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