Minde Goes to a Coffee Shop During His Study Break

question 132

Multiple Choice

Minde goes to a coffee shop during his study break. When he gets to the front of the line, the cashier tells him there is no charge because the previous customer actually went ahead and paid for both of their coffees. Minde is pleasantly surprised by the goodwill of this stranger. According to research on the reciprocity norm, Minde will now:

• A) experience diffusion of responsibility for helping strangers.
• B) be less likely to help a relative over a stranger.
• C) acquire an increased sense of duty to help others.
• D) be more likely to help someone else in the near future.

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Definitions:

One-Way Communication

A method of communication where information flows from the sender to the receiver without expecting or receiving direct feedback.

Sharpening

The process of focusing on or enhancing specific details, often at the expense of less relevant information, in communication or perception.

Simplified

Made easier to understand or less complex.

Physical Factors

Environmental elements that can influence a person's health, activities, or the functioning of ecosystems, such as climate, geography, and pollution.