While Walking Down the Street Tim Sees a Man Slumped

question 113

Multiple Choice

While walking down the street Tim sees a man slumped over grabbing his chest.Tim looks around at the other pedestrians who don't seem concerned.He assumes that,if they aren't worried,then everything is OK and keeps walking.This is an example of

• A)diffusion of responsibility.
• B)egoism.
• C)pluralistic ignorance.
• D)the social responsibility norm.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A vital brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Amygdala

A brain structure involved in emotion regulation, particularly fear responses and memory of emotional events.

Cerebral Cortex

The external neural tissue layer of the brain's cerebrum, crucial for functions such as memory, attention, perception, awareness, thinking, language processing, and consciousness.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.