An intoxicated White woman slips on ice in front of a group of people smoking outside of a bar.Jessie would like to help, but worries that people in the crowd will think that he, a Black man, is actually hurting the woman.He chooses not to help the woman.___________ most influenced Jessie's decision not to intervene.

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Evaluation apprehension is the fear of being negatively evaluated or judged by others in a social situation. In this scenario, Jessie is concerned that the people in the crowd will misinterpret his intentions and assume that he is harming the intoxicated woman. This fear of being evaluated or judged influences Jessie's decision not to intervene, despite wanting to help.

An Intoxicated White Woman Slips on Ice in Front of a Group