Question

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.

Juniper, a college student, is walking to her next class, which begins in five minutes. She knows that the professor is very irritated by lateness and may ask her to leave the classroom if she is late. While she is rushing to the class, she notices a man lying on the sidewalk. The man is clutching his throat and turning blue. When she notices this, Juniper’s palms begin to sweat and she feels agitated. Juniper notices that there are many other students in the area who have noticed the man.





Which of the following factors is likely to encourage Juniper to perform an altruistic act?



A.

Juniper is in a hurry to get to her next class.


B.

Juniper sees there are many other witnesses.


C.

Juniper interprets the man’s distress as an emergency.


D.

Juniper is not sure whether the man deserves help or not.






Please select the best answer from the choices provided




A

B

C

D

Answer 1

She sees that the man seems to be in deep distress, and that many others are not helping despite noticing the scenario. This will likely make her perform and altruistic act despite following the strict orders of her teacher.

Your answer should be C.

Answer 2

C. Jupiner interpets the man's distress as a emergency