Which of the Following Clearly Illustrates or Involves Pluralistic Ignorance

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clearly illustrates or involves pluralistic ignorance?

• A) A bystander decides not to help a car accident victim because others are present who will undoubtedly do so.
• B) A passerby decides a man lying on the sidewalk is not in trouble because nobody else in the vicinity is stopping to assist him.
• C) A bystander does not help a heart attack victim because he is not sure how to administer CPR.
• D) All of the above answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Value Judgment

An assessment that reflects personal or societal opinions, values, or priorities, often related to ethics, aesthetics, or propriety.

Moral Behavior

Actions that are conducted according to an individual's principles of right and wrong, often guided by the societal, cultural, or personal values.

Conditional Esteem

The situation where an individual's sense of self-worth depends on meeting certain conditions or standards set by themselves or others.

Self-Concept

The image of oneself that develops from interactions with important significant people in one’s life.