Why Is Heroism Difficult to Define

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is heroism difficult to define?

• A) it is difficult to assess actual risk in any given situation
• B) not all societies have notions of heroism
• C) it is difficult to distinguish between heroism and attention-seeking
• D) the concept is based on perceptions and attributions rather than any specific behaviour
• E) all of the above

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