Hi If the zombies had half a brain, they would keep going after the guy running, knowing that they can come back later and get the other guy.
Here's one report of dogs chasing the person who kept running and bypassing one who fell. http://www.ehow.com/about_6398113_dog-aggression-packs.html A number of other sources allude to "prey drive" being activated in some animals by the sight of prey running. And one creationist site even uses examples of prey "feigning death" and animals going after vigorous rather than weak and vulnerable prey as evidence against Evolution. But I guess people who watch zombie shows aren't necessarily interested in what might actually happen? If the writers wanted to promote a "just world" view, they could have had the guy who shot the other person be chased and caught by the zombies? Perhaps there is a study here as to whether watching such scenarios diminishes the just world perspective. Take care Jim James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax [email protected] >>> "Michael" <[email protected]> 21-Nov-11 11:35 AM >>> Okay, okay, I know I've got zombies on the brain again, but here goes: In a recent episode of The Walking Dead there was a kind of Heinz dilemma. I don't think you need to have watched the show. It went like this: A boy is dying of a gunshot wound and he needs medication to survive. Two men get into a car and head off to get the medication. The medication is in area containing zombies. They find the medication and are running back to the car, but zombies are in pursuit and closing in on them. It doesn't look like they'll make it to the car in time. Do you: a) shoot the guy who is with you in the leg, take the medication from him and let the zombies attack him while you make it to the car, or b) keep running and hope you both make it to the car. The character in the episode did letter a. It was a powerful episode which revealed a lot about the character of the guy who shot the other guy in the leg. It was a difficult decision, but he feels that it's about survival. Still, it made you wonder what you would do if you were in a similar circumstance. Although I suppose it's unlikely you would ever be pursued by zombies... Michael Michael A. Britt, Ph.D. Host of The Psych Files podcast http://www.thepsychfiles.com [email protected] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13251.645f86b5cec4da0a56ffea7a891720c9&n=T&l=tips&o=14315 or send a blank email to leave-14315-13251.645f86b5cec4da0a56ffea7a89172...@fsulist.frostburg.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=14322 or send a blank email to leave-14322-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
