It's a situation I wouldn't wish on anyone and there are so many factors and emotions that come into play that you can't really predict how someone 'one would react. But after reading this chapter and stepping back to evaluate the event, I realized that among the many girls present, I was the only one among all the boys who jumped into the water to try to save Alfonzo. I believe everyone has complex reasoning for their actions, so it is difficult to identify one possible factor as the primary influence on their actions. Factors such as gender socialization, agency, and referential beliefs are just some of the many factors that I believe could have had even an unconscious influence on the decision to take the plunge. Personally, the agent that had the most influence on me would be referential belief. Not only in this major event of my life, but also in all other aspects. I think what set me apart from all the other girls was the belief that my contribution to getting my friend out of the water was just as important as that of the boys. Our culture has ingrained a mentality that boys are the ones who will save the day and boys are the most valuable players. So because I don't believe in it, that contributed to my decision