As Discussed in the Text, When People Encounter Situations in Which

question 119

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, when people encounter situations in which their help might be needed, there are five major steps they pass through before ultimately deciding to render help (or not render help) . At which step(s) can the presence of others interfere (and reduce the likelihood of helping) ?

• A) Steps 1, 2, and 3 (noticing the situation, interpreting the situation as an emergency, and taking responsibility)
• B) Step 3 (taking responsibility for providing help)
• C) Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (noticing the situation, interpreting the situation as an emergency, and taking responsibility, deciding how to help, and helping)
• D) Steps 1, 3, and 4 (noticing the situation, taking responsibility, and deciding how to help)

Recognize and calculate the mean and standard deviation of the standard normal distribution.

Interpret z-scores within the context of standard normal distribution.

Identify the symmetrical properties of normal distributions.

Grasp the significance of different z-score values within the standard normal curve.

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