Suppose That You Are Walking to Work, Alone, and You

question 103

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are walking to work, alone, and you notice a spooky man crawling on the ground alongside a building, holding a gun. He is clearly up to no good. In which of the following cases would you be MOST likely to do something about it (such as call 9-1-1) ?

• A) No one else around and you are in a rush.
• B) No one else around and you are NOT in a rush.
• C) A lot of other people are around and you are in a rush.
• D) A lot of other people are around and you are NOT in a rush.

Understand the physiological and psychological impacts of exclusion and ostracism.

Identify differences between social and emotional loneliness, and their causes.

Recognize the role of group dynamics and inclusion in individual well-being.

Comprehend the evolutionary bases for social behaviors and group dynamics.

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