AP PSYCHOLOGY

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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

ALTRUISM CONFLICT AND PEACEMAKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mr. Hughes was walking 30 yards from the ocean shoreline when he heard a swimmer cry for help. He continued walking, however, because he figured that one of the many swimmers in the vicinity would provide help if it was needed. His reaction best illustrates:
A
the fundamental attribution error.
B
group polarization.
C
the mere exposure effect.
D
the bystander effect.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hughes heard a swimmer cry for help. However, he continued walking because he figured that one of the many swimmers in the vicinity would provide help if it was needed. His reaction best illustrates: the bystander effect.

Detailed explanation-2: -. The excitement that lingers after a frightening event can often facilitate passionate love. This phenomenon is BEST explained by the: equity theory.

Detailed explanation-3: -the mere exposure effect. Which theory best explains why the excitement that lingers after a frightening event can facilitate passionate love? the bystander effect.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Fundamental Attribution Error is the tendency people have to attribute others’ actions to their character, ignoring the impact that situational factors might have on that behavior.

Detailed explanation-5: -The fundamental attribution error involves a bias in how easily and frequently we make personal versus situational attributions about others.

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