The Idea That We Use the Behavior of Others to Help

question 65

Multiple Choice

The idea that we use the behavior of others to help us determine whether a situation is an emergency requiring our help is called ____.

• A) the bystander effect
• B) pluralistic ignorance
• C) diffusion of responsibility
• D) social exclusion

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Definitions:

Laid Off

The temporary or permanent dismissal of employees from their job due to business-related reasons like cost-cutting or downsizing.

Illegal Strike

A work stoppage by a group of workers that is not authorized by the relevant labor laws or violates a binding labor agreement.

Union Shop

A workplace where employees are not required to join the union in order to be hired, but must join within a certain period of being employed and remain members as a condition of employment.

Closed Shop

A workplace where only workers who are already members of the union can be hired.