Jeff, Greg, Dan, and Ray all watched as the building across the street burned to the ground. They kept waiting for the fire trucks to show up, even though none of them had called 911 . In this case, the fact that none of the four friends phoned to report the fire illustrates the phenomenon known as
a. social loafing.
b. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
c. group polarization.
d. the bystander effect.
D
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A) shared interests, emotional distance, and status. B) dependency, insecurity, and sacrifice. C) desperation, anxiety, and fear. D) trust, happiness, and friendship.
Which of the following statements is true of homosexuality?
a. Homosexuality is a direct result of being seduced by an older adult. b. Homosexuality can be attributed to having a smothering mother or an absent father. c. The majority of children of gay parents become gay. d. Homosexual behavior has been documented in over 450 species.