After Reading an Account of a Man Who Runs Inside

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Essay

After reading an account of a man who runs inside a burning building to rescue two strangers who have succumbed to the smoke,a friend wonders out loud what compels people to risk their lives for the sake of others.Having overheard him,you decide to explain some possible reasons why people engage in such behaviour.Be certain to clearly define altruism and explain its roots.Discuss how psychologists explain altruistic behaviour toward kin and non-kin.Explain how bystander intervention has been studied in the laboratory,and what has been learned about the effects that the situation has on helping behaviour.

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Definitions:

Random Order

An arrangement or sequence of items where each item's position is determined by chance, ensuring no predetermined pattern.

Probability

The degree of likelihood or chance that a specific outcome will take place.

Men

Adult human males.

Three Children

Often used in demographics or studies, it refers to family units or scenarios involving three offspring.