Not All Members of the Radio Audience of Orson Welles

question 118

Multiple Choice

Not all members of the radio audience of Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast panicked immediately.Indeed,some didn't panic until they saw the looks of concern and worry on the faces of their loved ones who were also listening to the program.This example illustrates that contagion

• A) can result from informational social influence.
• B) is especially likely when people are motivated to make independent decisions.
• C) can result when cultural norms reinforce people's most likely responses.
• D) only applies to people who tend to be gullible.
• E) occurs primarily because humans are by nature irrational creatures.

Compare and contrast the roles and approaches of different mental health professionals.

Understand the effectiveness of different psychotherapy approaches for specific psychological disorders.

Recognize the importance of a therapist’s professional background and therapeutic competency.

Understand the historical and societal context in the treatment of mental illness, including deinstitutionalization.