Suppose You Are in Lisa's Situation

question 8

Essay

Suppose you are in Lisa's situation. How many lives would you save? When you stop, what justification would you give? What would you say to the parent of the child who drowns right after you stop helping?

Understand the principles behind obedience to authority, as evidenced by Milgram's experiment.

Describe social psychological phenomena related to group behavior, such as social loafing and the bystander effect.

Explain cognitive dissonance and its influence on attitudes and behavior.

Understand the role of implicit biases and prejudices in shaping human interactions.

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Definitions:

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Strength

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Onset Of Puberty

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Developed Countries

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