Henry is an avid animal lover. He always takes in strays and donates his local animal shelter. One night he goes to an Atlanta Braves baseball game where hundreds of people are walking past the hotdog vendors. Henry sees a young, pregnant homeless, malnourished dog begging for hotdogs from one of the vendors. But Henry keeps on walking. Irving Janis would explain this animal lover's lack of intervention on this occasion as most likely to:

a. Henry's lasck of attention, because of the game
b. the large number of people in the crowd who are available to help
c. Henry's desire to confirm to the crowd, none of whom are intervening
d. Henry's concern about what others will think of him if he intervenes
My answer is B

2. The learning psychological perspective is concerned with:
a. cognitive thoughts that might affect a person's actions,feelings and choices
b. what rewards or punishments exist that might support or discourage specific behaviors
c. how unresolved, uncounscious conflicts might impact behavior and feelings
d. how bodily events might influence behaviors, feelings and thoughts.
My answer is D
Can someone help me to obtain the correct choice?

1. Right.

2. Which learning perspective are you talking about? a.Cognitive? b. Behavioral? c. Psychoanalytic? d. Physiological?

I am not sure. The question in my text books doesn't specify that's why I am having trouble choosing the correct answer.

To obtain the correct answer, let's go through each option and see which one aligns with Irving Janis's explanation for Henry's lack of intervention:

a. Henry's lack of attention, because of the game: This option suggests that Henry did not notice the pregnant homeless dog because he was too focused on the game. This might be a valid reason, but it does not directly address the influence of other people on Henry's behavior.

b. The large number of people in the crowd who are available to help: This option suggests that because there are many people in the crowd, Henry assumes someone else will help the pregnant dog. This aligns with Irving Janis's concept of "diffusion of responsibility," where individuals are less likely to take action in the presence of others, assuming that someone else will intervene. This option seems to align with Irving Janis's explanation.

c. Henry's desire to conform to the crowd, none of whom are intervening: This option suggests that Henry doesn't intervene because he wants to conform to the crowd's behavior. While conformity can play a role in social behavior, there is no explicit indication in the question that this is the reason behind Henry's lack of intervention.

d. Henry's concern about what others will think of him if he intervenes: This option suggests that Henry refrains from intervening because he worries about others' opinions. While concern about social evaluation can influence behavior, again, there is no specific indication in the question that this is the reason behind Henry's actions.

Based on this analysis, option B seems to be the most appropriate choice as it aligns with Irving Janis's concept of "diffusion of responsibility." Therefore, your answer of B for the first question is correct.

Now let's move on to the second question:

The learning psychological perspective is concerned with:

a. Cognitive thoughts that might affect a person's actions, feelings, and choices.
b. What rewards or punishments exist that might support or discourage specific behaviors.
c. How unresolved, unconscious conflicts might impact behavior and feelings.
d. How bodily events might influence behaviors, feelings, and thoughts.

To determine the correct choice, let's analyze each option:

a. Cognitive thoughts that might affect a person's actions, feelings, and choices: This option refers to the cognitive perspective, which focuses on how thoughts and mental processes influence behavior. It does not specifically address the learning perspective.

b. What rewards or punishments exist that might support or discourage specific behaviors: This option aligns with the learning perspective, which emphasizes the role of rewards and punishments in shaping behavior. It suggests that behaviors can be learned through reinforcement or punishment.

c. How unresolved, unconscious conflicts might impact behavior and feelings: This option refers to the psychodynamic perspective, which focuses on unconscious conflicts and their influence on behavior and emotions. This perspective is not specifically associated with the learning perspective.

d. How bodily events might influence behaviors, feelings, and thoughts: This option refers to the biological perspective, which emphasizes the role of physiological processes in behavior and mental states. While bodily events can certainly influence behavior and mental processes, it is not the primary focus of the learning perspective.

Based on this analysis, option B aligns with the learning perspective's emphasis on rewards and punishments as determinants of behavior. Therefore, your answer of B for the second question is correct.