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What type of heroism did the 2010 study find to be associated with specific personality traits?

One-time acts of bravery

Lifelong heroism (correct)

Professional heroism

Situational heroism

According to the study, which group showed similarities to non-heroes in terms of personality traits?

Situational heroes

People engaging in one-time acts of bravery (correct)

Professional nurses

People engaging in lifelong heroism

What did the study find to be common traits among people engaging in lifelong heroism?

Empathy, nurturance, and a need to live by a moral code (correct)

Risk-taking, impulsivity, and thrill-seeking

Independence, self-reliance, and individualism

Aggression, dominance, and competitiveness

What is the common element involved in heroism according to most definitions?

Prosocial, altruistic actions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the scientific study of heroism according to the text?

A relatively recent topic of interest within the field of psychology Signup and view all the answers

What type of heroism did the 2010 study find to be associated with important personality traits?

Lifelong heroism, such as professional nurses' regular comforting of the sick and dying Signup and view all the answers

What did the researchers report about people engaged in one-time acts of bravery?

They are not necessarily that much different from control groups of non-heroes Signup and view all the answers

What do most definitions of heroism suggest?

Heroism involves prosocial, altruistic actions Signup and view all the answers

What did the 2010 study find about people engaged in lifelong heroism?

They share important personality traits such as empathy and nurturance Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic associated with heroism according to the text?