A woman risks her life, without thinking, to save a small child from drowning. Her act represents ______ behavior.

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The woman's behavior can be described as altruistic, as she put the child's safety above her own without hesitation. The other options are not applicable to this scenario. Risky shift refers to a group's tendency to take greater risks than an individual would on their own. Deindividuated behavior refers to individuals losing their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility in a group setting. Misanthropic behavior refers to hatred or distrust of humanity, which is not evident in this situation.

A Woman Risks Her Life, Without Thinking, to Save a Small