Kramer Was on the Subway During Rush Hour and Failed

question 70

Multiple Choice

Kramer was on the subway during rush hour and failed to offer assistance to a woman who fell down and lost consciousness. One explanation for why he might not have noticed the emergency would be

• A) audience inhibition.
• B) pluralistic ignorance.
• C) diffusion of responsibility.
• D) stimulus overload.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Vision

The area of visual perception outside the direct line of sight, enabling a broad view of the field around.

Strabismus

A condition where the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object, leading to vision issues.

Corneal Light Reflex

A clinical test assessing the alignment of the eyes by shining a light towards the eyes and observing the reflection off the corneal surfaces.

Snellen Eye Chart

A chart used to measure visual acuity, featuring rows of letters that decrease in size for the person to read from a specific distance.