Exam 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

In research presented in the text, participants were exposed to a lecture on social-psychological factors that inhibit helping. Later, these participants were put into a potential helping situation. The results suggest that __________.

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Question 61

In a group setting, one member could take advantage of the help that he/she receives from the other group members, thereby exploiting the reciprocity norm to his/her advantage. Some researchers believe that, instead, __________ evolved.

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Question 62

When other bystanders are present, people are less likely to interpret an event as an emergency. __________ best explains why this is so.

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Question 63

Based on results of Darley and Batson' s (1973) "Good Samaritan" experiment, who is most likely to help an elderly women who has slipped on the ice?

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Question 64

Kin selection occurs __________.

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Question 65

Discuss the role of media in helping.

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Question 66

On her first day of work in a new job, Amy would be most likely to feel resentful were a coworker to say to her, __________.

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Question 67

__________ theory would be most likely to mention such factors as social approval and increased self-worth as motivations for prosocial behavior.

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Question 68

Which of the following is a CORRECT statement about helping behaviors?

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Question 69

In the grocery store one evening, Yolanda is in a good mood after earning a promotion at work, but Trudy is feeling quite guilty for stealing office supplies from work. When another shopper collapses on the ground unconscious, Yolanda would be likely to help according to the , while Trudy would be likely to help according to the .

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Question 70

The concept of __________ refers to the idea that when no bystanders to a possible emergency appear to be concerned, other bystanders assume that nothing is wrong.

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Question 71

What is group selection?

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Question 72

Kin selection appears to be a(n) __________ act.

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Question 73

According to research in the text, churchgoers were more likely to contribute to charity before they attended confession than after confession. These findings are most compatible with __________.

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Question 74

Social psychologists have found that people in good moods are likely to help, as are people in bad moods. Of course, the reasons for their helping differ, depending on the mood. Explain.

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Question 75

According to the gender differences presented by the authors of your text, generally speaking, would be more likely to help an aging relative with daily tasks than .

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Question 76

According to research on the effects of mood on helping, good moods are likely to the odds that we will spontaneously help another, and bad moods are likely to the odds that we will spontaneously help.

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Question 77

According to the bystander effect, the number of people who are around when an emergency occurs is __________ correlated with the time it takes someone to provide help in an emergency.

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Question 78

Which of the following is the best example of someone with an altruistic personality?

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Question 79

__________ refers to any act that someone performs in order to benefit another person.

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Question 80

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In research presented in the text, participants were exposed to a lecture on social-psychological factors that inhibit helping. Later, these participants were put into a potential helping situation. The results suggest that __________.

In a group setting, one member could take advantage of the help that he/she receives from the other group members, thereby exploiting the reciprocity norm to his/her advantage. Some researchers believe that, instead, __________ evolved.

When other bystanders are present, people are less likely to interpret an event as an emergency. __________ best explains why this is so.

Based on results of Darley and Batson' s (1973) "Good Samaritan" experiment, who is most likely to help an elderly women who has slipped on the ice?

Kin selection occurs __________.

Discuss the role of media in helping.

On her first day of work in a new job, Amy would be most likely to feel resentful were a coworker to say to her, __________.

__________ theory would be most likely to mention such factors as social approval and increased self-worth as motivations for prosocial behavior.

Which of the following is a CORRECT statement about helping behaviors?

The concept of __________ refers to the idea that when no bystanders to a possible emergency appear to be concerned, other bystanders assume that nothing is wrong.

What is group selection?

Kin selection appears to be a(n) __________ act.

According to research in the text, churchgoers were more likely to contribute to charity before they attended confession than after confession. These findings are most compatible with __________.

Social psychologists have found that people in good moods are likely to help, as are people in bad moods. Of course, the reasons for their helping differ, depending on the mood. Explain.

According to the gender differences presented by the authors of your text, generally speaking, would be more likely to help an aging relative with daily tasks than .

According to research on the effects of mood on helping, good moods are likely to the odds that we will spontaneously help another, and bad moods are likely to the odds that we will spontaneously help.

According to the bystander effect, the number of people who are around when an emergency occurs is __________ correlated with the time it takes someone to provide help in an emergency.

Which of the following is the best example of someone with an altruistic personality?

__________ refers to any act that someone performs in order to benefit another person.

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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Exam 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

In research presented in the text, participants were exposed to a lecture on social-psychological factors that inhibit helping. Later, these participants were put into a potential helping situation. The results suggest that __________.

In a group setting, one member could take advantage of the help that he/she receives from the other group members, thereby exploiting the reciprocity norm to his/her advantage. Some researchers believe that, instead, __________ evolved.

When other bystanders are present, people are less likely to interpret an event as an emergency. __________ best explains why this is so.

Based on results of Darley and Batson' s (1973) "Good Samaritan" experiment, who is most likely to help an elderly women who has slipped on the ice?

Kin selection occurs __________.

Discuss the role of media in helping.

On her first day of work in a new job, Amy would be most likely to feel resentful were a coworker to say to her, __________.

__________ theory would be most likely to mention such factors as social approval and increased self-worth as motivations for prosocial behavior.

Which of the following is a CORRECT statement about helping behaviors?

The concept of __________ refers to the idea that when no bystanders to a possible emergency appear to be concerned, other bystanders assume that nothing is wrong.

What is group selection?

Kin selection appears to be a(n) __________ act.

According to research in the text, churchgoers were more likely to contribute to charity before they attended confession than after confession. These findings are most compatible with __________.

Social psychologists have found that people in good moods are likely to help, as are people in bad moods. Of course, the reasons for their helping differ, depending on the mood. Explain.

According to the gender differences presented by the authors of your text, generally speaking, __________ would be more likely to help an aging relative with daily tasks than __________.

According to research on the effects of mood on helping, good moods are likely to __________ the odds that we will spontaneously help another, and bad moods are likely to __________ the odds that we will spontaneously help.

According to the bystander effect, the number of people who are around when an emergency occurs is __________ correlated with the time it takes someone to provide help in an emergency.

Which of the following is the best example of someone with an altruistic personality?

__________ refers to any act that someone performs in order to benefit another person.

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

Filters

According to the gender differences presented by the authors of your text, generally speaking, would be more likely to help an aging relative with daily tasks than .

According to research on the effects of mood on helping, good moods are likely to the odds that we will spontaneously help another, and bad moods are likely to the odds that we will spontaneously help.