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:

Epineurium

The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a peripheral nerve, providing protection and support.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs. It includes various types, such as bone, cartilage, fat, blood, and lymphatic tissue.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord, involved in physical support and maintenance of the blood-brain barrier.

Blood-Brain Barrier

A selective barrier that prevents certain substances from entering the brain from the blood.