In Real Emergencies, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 154

Multiple Choice

In real emergencies, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)In an emergency, people often underestimate the need for action because each person attempts to appear calm.
• B)In an emergency, people often overestimate the need for action because they fear it to be a "life-or-death" situation.
• C)In an emergency, people are more likely to get involved when there are more people present to help.
• D)In emergencies, help is encouraged by a diffusion of responsibility.

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Definitions:

Retroactive Amnesia

The inability to recall old information because of the interference of new information learned.

Retrograde Amnesia

A condition where individuals lose memories for events that occurred before a specific incident, typically an injury or illness.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A method of memorization where information is thought about in a detailed way, creating associations between the new information and existing memory.

Immediate Application

The direct use of acquired knowledge or skills to a situation or problem without delay.