Lucas walks around his busy college campus between classes. He notices smoke coming from the side of the cafeteria, but assumes that someone inside already has called the fire department. What phenomenon does this example illustrate?

a. the just-world hypothesis
b. diffusion of responsibility
c. deindividuation
d. groupthink

b

Psychology

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The cephalocaudal trend in physical growth is illustrated by

A) earlier growth of the arms and legs than of the chest and trunk. B) later growth of the arms and legs than of the hands and feet. C) earlier growth of the legs and feet than of the arms and hands. D) later growth of the trunk and legs than of the head and chest.

Psychology

Cosleeping

A) promotes excessive dependency. B) reduces mothers' total sleep time. C) works best when mattresses are soft and blankets are heavy. D) may actually help safeguard babies at risk for SIDS.

Psychology