Which of the Following Is Likely to Encourage Helping Behavior

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to encourage helping behavior?

• A)a diffusion of responsibility
• B)a negative self-concept
• C)empathic arousal
• D)being in a fearful mood

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Medulla

A region at the base of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory information, excluding smell.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, which plays a key role in memory, attention, perception, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.