If the Urban Overload Hypothesis (Milgram, 1970) Is True, __________

question 185

Multiple Choice

If the urban overload hypothesis (Milgram, 1970) is true, __________ to help a fallen pedestrian on the streets of New York City because __________.

• A) Harold would be likely; he was born and reared in a small town
• B) Alicia would be likely; urban areas are stressful and put people in bad moods
• C) Roberto would not be likely; he was socialized with urban values
• D) Ellen would not be likely; she tries to keep to herself amid all the stimulation

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Definitions:

Solitarily

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Game Theory

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Seed-eating Bird

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