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Explain how the Good Samaritan study explores issues relevant to functional psychology.

Is this in reference to the 1973 study?

• 40% of the seminary students offered to help the injured man.
• 63% of the low hurry stopped and helped.
• 45% helped in the medium hurry.
• Only 10% of the high hurry students assisted the fallen individual.
• Those who were asked to give a talk about careers offered to help 29% of the time.
• 53% of those teaching the parable aided the individual.
• Some students stepped over the injured man!

What was concluded was that situations compromise our values. We put aside our instincts to help those in need if we feel rushed. It’s also why we need daily reminders for what is important. When something is on our mind, we are more likely to do it. We need to remember to slow down and notice what is going on around us.