A Level Psychology OCR Practice Exam

Which scenario involved assessing willingness to help someone in a physically disadvantaged situation?

1. Helping a blind person cross the street

2. Picking up a dropped pen

3. Offering to carry groceries

4. Giving directions to a lost person

The correct answer is: Helping a blind person cross the street

The scenario of helping a blind person cross the street directly involves assessing willingness to assist someone in a physically disadvantaged situation. This type of assistance requires a recognition of the specific challenges faced by the blind individual, such as navigation risks and the need for guidance in a potentially hazardous environment. In this context, the willingness to help reflects an understanding of the unique needs associated with visual impairment and the social responsibility to support individuals who may be at a higher risk in public spaces. It highlights empathy, awareness of disability dynamics, and the proactive engagement required to assist someone effectively in a critical moment. The other scenarios, while they represent acts of helpfulness, do not specifically focus on engaging with a physically disadvantaged individual. Picking up a dropped pen or offering to carry groceries involves minor assistance but not necessarily addressing a physical challenge in the same way that guiding someone who cannot see would. Giving directions, although helpful, does not involve direct physical assistance and thus does not assess the willingness to help in the context of a physically disadvantaged situation.