You think you hear cries for help in a nearby by office in your building.You think that you should go and see if anyone is in need of help but your coworkers do not appear to be concerned.You decide it must be nothing and do not end up investigating the cause of the noise.This best illustrates an example of:
A) pluralistic ignorance
B) diffusion of responsibility
C) bystander intervention
D) kin selection

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This scenario is an example of pluralistic ignorance, where individuals wrongly believe their own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group. In this case, you assume that because your coworkers are not concerned, there is no need for alarm, even though you personally thought there might be someone in need of help.

You Think You Hear Cries for Help in a Nearby