Research on "bystander apathy" reveals that people often fail to help when other possible helpers are nearby due to a "diffusion of responsibility." Explaining this perplexing problem meets which goal of psychology?

Currently, the US federal government provides approximately _____ of school funding

a. 5% b. 10% c. 35% d. 50%

Ted is a "workaholic;" he works 15 hours a day and never has time to spend with his family or on things he enjoys. Which of the following is a cognitive explanation of Ted's behavior?

a) Ted is imitating the behavior of his hard-working father. b) Ted believes he can only be a good person if he excels in everything he does. c) Ted is actually afraid of getting close to others. d) Ted lacks the assertiveness to stand up to his boss' demands.