The Blunting of Sensitivity to the Needs of Others May

question 466

Multiple Choice

The blunting of sensitivity to the needs of others may be one of the more serious costs of

• A)urban stresses and crowding.
• B)the learned helplessness that often occurs in city dwellers.
• C)noise pollution in large cities.
• D)air and water pollution within cities.

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