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schs14

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Goal shielding is the ability to block off consciousness from thinking about one goal to allow a person to focus on the immediate goal at hand.
 
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People who live in New York City have a reputation for being rough and tough; there are stories of people who have fallen and hurt themselves on major city streets simply being stepped over by passerby. While it may well be the case that New Yorkers are less sensitive to others' needs than non-city dwellers, it could also be that they are more prone to engage in ________________ when someone has fallen down on the street. For example, passersby may well assume that their help is not needed, as someone else may well have already called for help or be calling for help very soon.
 
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chevyboi1976

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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diffusion of responsibility


schs14

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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