Exam 10: Prosocial Behaviour

Participants in an experiment by Miho Toi and Daniel Batson (1982)listened to an (alleged)radio interview in which a student in their Introductory Psychology class described an accident that caused her to fall behind in the course.Some participants were told that Carol would soon be returning to their class.Why would Toi and Batson refer to this as a "high cost" condition?

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Question 41

According to the bystander effect (Latané & Darley,1970),if you just witnessed a mugging,you will be most likely to call for help if you

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Question 42

Your textbook authors point out that the unfair perception that people from Asian cultures are less altruistic than people from Western cultures is likely due to the fact that

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Question 43

Participants in an experiment by Miho Toi and Daniel Batson (1982)listened to an (alleged)radio interview in which Carol,a student in their Introductory Psychology class,described an accident that caused her to fall behind in the course.Some participants were encouraged to empathize with her,while others were encouraged to listen objectively to the interview.Some participants in each of these two groups were led to believe that Carol would be returning to their psychology course,while others were led to believe that she would finish out the term at home,so they would never see her again.Toi and Batson found that when participants _,their decision to help was guided by _.

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Question 44

Your friend Ellen has come to you for advice about her four-year-old son.She says,"I don't know why he won't be nicer to his little sister.Every time he helps her dress,I buy him a new toy." You've just read Chapter 10.What would you say to Ellen?

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Question 45

Helping in exchange relationships is based on _,whereas helping in communal relationships is based on _.

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Question 46

Contrary to support for the negative-state relief hypothesis,when people _,they are less influenced by mood or other transient factors and more by _.

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Question 47

Folk wisdom might lead us to believe that recipients of help would (or should)be appreciative of assistance.However,this is not always the case.You see a fellow student struggling to send an email message,without success.He looks frustrated,and you want to help him out.What can you do to ensure that he will be a grateful recipient of your help?

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Question 48

Social exchange theory would have the most trouble explaining which of the following helping situations?

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Question 49

One powerful way parents can encourage prosocial behaviours in their children is to reward helping behaviour with praise and hugs.This statement is consistent with a _______ explanation for altruism.

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Question 50

When a millionaire donates money to the political party of her choice,this is an example of _______ behaviour.

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Question 51

The bystander effect refers to the finding that

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Question 52

Psychologists are often interested in how prosocial behaviour develops.For example,development psychologists believe that altruistic values can be instilled in children at an early age.What childhood experiences encourage prosocial behaviours?

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Question 53

Mary Harris and her colleagues (Harris,Benson,& Hall,1975)found that churchgoers were more likely to donate to charity before they attended confession than after,presumably because the act of confession

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Question 54

Amos has just received a good grade on his calculus exam.He's in a great mood and thinks to himself,"School's going well,my relationship with Carrie is going great.It's a wonderful world!" On the way out of the building,he finds that a bicyclist has hit a pedestrian,so he hurries over to help the fallen person.This example best illustrates which of the three reasons why positive mood enhances helping?

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Question 55

Jack and Robert have a communal relationship.When Jack asks for help or a favour,what is Robert most likely to think?

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Question 56

According to information presented by the authors of your text,why do people who have lived in the same place longer tend to be more likely to help?

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Question 57

Sheryl often helps Jessica,without any expectation that Jessica will return the favour soon.Sheryl and Jessica probably have a(n)_______ relationship.

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Question 58

_______ refers to the ability to experience events or emotions from another person's perspective.

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Question 59

Pluralistic ignorance is to _ as diffusion of responsibility is to _.

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Question 60

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According to the bystander effect (Latané & Darley,1970),if you just witnessed a mugging,you will be most likely to call for help if you

Your textbook authors point out that the unfair perception that people from Asian cultures are less altruistic than people from Western cultures is likely due to the fact that

Your friend Ellen has come to you for advice about her four-year-old son.She says,"I don't know why he won't be nicer to his little sister.Every time he helps her dress,I buy him a new toy." You've just read Chapter 10.What would you say to Ellen?

Helping in exchange relationships is based on _,whereas helping in communal relationships is based on _.

Contrary to support for the negative-state relief hypothesis,when people _,they are less influenced by mood or other transient factors and more by _.

Social exchange theory would have the most trouble explaining which of the following helping situations?

One powerful way parents can encourage prosocial behaviours in their children is to reward helping behaviour with praise and hugs.This statement is consistent with a _______ explanation for altruism.

When a millionaire donates money to the political party of her choice,this is an example of _______ behaviour.

The bystander effect refers to the finding that

Psychologists are often interested in how prosocial behaviour develops.For example,development psychologists believe that altruistic values can be instilled in children at an early age.What childhood experiences encourage prosocial behaviours?

Mary Harris and her colleagues (Harris,Benson,& Hall,1975)found that churchgoers were more likely to donate to charity before they attended confession than after,presumably because the act of confession

Jack and Robert have a communal relationship.When Jack asks for help or a favour,what is Robert most likely to think?

According to information presented by the authors of your text,why do people who have lived in the same place longer tend to be more likely to help?

Sheryl often helps Jessica,without any expectation that Jessica will return the favour soon.Sheryl and Jessica probably have a(n)_______ relationship.

_______ refers to the ability to experience events or emotions from another person's perspective.

Pluralistic ignorance is to _ as diffusion of responsibility is to _.

Introduction to Social Psychology

Methodology

Social Cognition

Social Perception

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Conformity

Group Processes

Interpersonal Attraction

Aggression

Prejudice

The Intersection of Social Psychology and Environmental Issues

Exploring the Concept of Stress: Factors, Correlations, and Implications for Health

Eyewitness Testimony and the Legal System

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Exam 10: Prosocial Behaviour

According to the bystander effect (Latané & Darley,1970),if you just witnessed a mugging,you will be most likely to call for help if you

Your textbook authors point out that the unfair perception that people from Asian cultures are less altruistic than people from Western cultures is likely due to the fact that

Your friend Ellen has come to you for advice about her four-year-old son.She says,"I don't know why he won't be nicer to his little sister.Every time he helps her dress,I buy him a new toy." You've just read Chapter 10.What would you say to Ellen?

Helping in exchange relationships is based on _______,whereas helping in communal relationships is based on _______.

Contrary to support for the negative-state relief hypothesis,when people _______,they are less influenced by mood or other transient factors and more by _______.

Social exchange theory would have the most trouble explaining which of the following helping situations?

One powerful way parents can encourage prosocial behaviours in their children is to reward helping behaviour with praise and hugs.This statement is consistent with a _______ explanation for altruism.

When a millionaire donates money to the political party of her choice,this is an example of _______ behaviour.

The bystander effect refers to the finding that

Psychologists are often interested in how prosocial behaviour develops.For example,development psychologists believe that altruistic values can be instilled in children at an early age.What childhood experiences encourage prosocial behaviours?

Mary Harris and her colleagues (Harris,Benson,& Hall,1975)found that churchgoers were more likely to donate to charity before they attended confession than after,presumably because the act of confession

Jack and Robert have a communal relationship.When Jack asks for help or a favour,what is Robert most likely to think?

According to information presented by the authors of your text,why do people who have lived in the same place longer tend to be more likely to help?

Sheryl often helps Jessica,without any expectation that Jessica will return the favour soon.Sheryl and Jessica probably have a(n)_______ relationship.

_______ refers to the ability to experience events or emotions from another person's perspective.

Pluralistic ignorance is to _______ as diffusion of responsibility is to _______.

Introduction to Social Psychology

Methodology

Social Cognition

Social Perception

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Conformity

Group Processes

Interpersonal Attraction

Aggression

Prejudice

The Intersection of Social Psychology and Environmental Issues

Exploring the Concept of Stress: Factors, Correlations, and Implications for Health

Eyewitness Testimony and the Legal System

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Helping in exchange relationships is based on _,whereas helping in communal relationships is based on _.

Contrary to support for the negative-state relief hypothesis,when people _,they are less influenced by mood or other transient factors and more by _.

Pluralistic ignorance is to _ as diffusion of responsibility is to _.