Lanie Had an Asthma Attack While Attending a Rock Concert

question 32

Multiple Choice

Lanie had an asthma attack while attending a rock concert. The crowd was focused on the noisy act onstage. What is the most likely reason that no one helped her

• A) No one noticed her distress.
• B) Concert goers aren't very responsible.
• C) No one in the audience was capable of getting help.
• D) People felt like the cost of helping was too great.

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Definitions:

Claude Steele

An American social psychologist known for his work on stereotype threat and its impact on the performance of individuals in various social contexts.

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