Jeff, Greg, Dan, and Ray All Watched as the Building

question 193

Multiple Choice

Jeff, Greg, Dan, and Ray all watched as the building across the street burned to the ground. They kept waiting for the fire trucks to show up, even though none of them had called 911. In this case, the fact that none of the four friends phoned to report the fire illustrates the phenomenon known as ​

• A)social loafing.
• B)a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C)group polarization.
• D)the bystander effect.

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Definitions:

Hostile Sexism

A form of sexism characterized by antipathy towards women who are perceived as challenging male power.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier that prevents most women and ethnic minorities from advancing to the highest levels of occupations.

Gender-typed Behaviors

Behaviors that are traditionally associated with a particular gender by society or culture.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome conduct on the basis of gender.