When One Person Stops to Help During an Emergency, They

question 134

Multiple Choice

When one person stops to help during an emergency, they are often quickly aided by others. What is the reason for this

• A) People are able to clearly interpret the event as an emergency.
• B) People are more likely to take responsibility with others watching.
• C) People feel inspired by the generosity of others.
• D) People feel like the cost of helping is less.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Unconscious Insecurity

A feeling of lack of confidence or assurance that operates below one's conscious awareness, affecting behavior and perception.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously replaces an undesirable or anxiety-inducing emotion or impulse with its opposite.

Excessive Self-Love

An inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities, often leading to a lack of empathy for others and an excessive need for admiration.