On September 11,2001,in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center,everyday people headed toward Ground Zero to provide assistance to victims whom they did not know.This is an example of:

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Altruism is the selfless concern for the well-being of others. In this scenario, everyday people heading towards Ground Zero to provide assistance to strangers is an example of altruism. They were not expecting anything in return and were simply helping others in need. Reciprocal altruism involves helping others with the expectation of receiving help in return, which is not applicable in this scenario. Deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness and individuality in a group setting, which is also not applicable in this scenario as the individuals were acting on their own volition. Normative influence refers to conforming to societal norms and expectations, which is also not applicable in this scenario as the individuals were acting without regard to societal norms.

On September 11,2001,in the Immediate Aftermath of the Terrorist Attack