Lauren Was Talking to a Classmate About Emergency Situations in Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

Lauren was talking to a classmate about emergency situations in which a person needs help right away. She said that everyone knows that a person is better off if there are a lot of people around to help because there is strength in numbers. From this, she concluded that if someone is in trouble, that person is much more likely to be helped when there is a crowd around than if there is just one other person available to help. Which kind of evidence is Lauren using?

• A) Commonsense belief based on a psychological misconception
• B) A statement from authority that is not identified
• C) An anecdote about situations in which someone needs help that may be unique
• D) Empirical evidence collected in psychology experiments

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Definitions:

Sociology

The study of social behavior, organization, and patterns of human interaction within societal contexts.

Sociohistorical Context

The social, historical, and cultural background and environment that influences an event, period, or society.

Wilhelm Wundt

Considered the father of experimental psychology, he established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig in 1879.

Behaviour

Behaviour refers to the actions or reactions of an individual or a system in response to external or internal stimuli.