Even If It Is Clear That a Person Needs Help

question 185

Multiple Choice

Even if it is clear that a person needs help, that you are the person responsible to help, and that you know how to help, you might still decide not to help. Reasons that people do not help in such cases include all of the following except

• A) the situation isn't an emergency, and the Latané and Darley model isn't applicable.
• B) people fear that they might make fools of themselves if they help.
• C) the cost of administering help might be too high.
• D) people fear that they might make things worse if they try to help.

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Definitions:

Involuntary Control

The automatic regulation of bodily functions and processes that do not require conscious control, such as breathing and digestion.

Contractility

Refers to the ability of muscle tissue to contract or shorten, generating force.

Muscle Cell

Specialized cells that make up muscle tissue, capable of contracting and generating force, essential for movement and posture.

Spindle-Shaped Cells

Cells that are tapered at both ends; commonly found in smooth muscle tissues where they help in contraction and relaxation activities.