In General, Which of the Following Factors Decreases the Probability

question 165

Multiple Choice

In general, which of the following factors decreases the probability that a given person will come to the aid of a person in distress?

• A) being certain that the person needs help
• B) personally knowing the person in distress
• C) having other people around who might also help
• D) having plenty of time available

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Definitions:

Habituation

The process by which there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it, leading to an adaptation or normalization of response.

Continuous Cycles

A concept in various fields indicating ongoing, repeating phases or processes without a definite endpoint.

Sensorimotor Substage 6

The final phase of Piaget's sensorimotor stage, occurring around 18-24 months of age, where toddlers develop mental representations of objects and are capable of deferred imitation and more sophisticated problem-solving.

Symbols

Objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract concepts or ideas.