Question: Melissa sometimes fears that she will be assaulted when she is out alone at night. She makes a small joke and shares a smile with two female strangers while they are all waiting for the elevator in a parking garage late one night. Melissa may realize that? Need Assignment Help? Question Answer a. she might meet the women again and she wants them to accept the help she offers to them. b. even a trivial warm contact with a stranger increases the likelihood that a stranger will offer help if needed. c. women are more likely than men to help a stranger who is in danger. d. overcoming egoism is necessary to increase her feelings of personal safety.