Exam 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Based on information from your text about the rates of volunteerism, which of the following countries has the highest rate of volunteerism in its population (47%)?

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Question 81

A woman's car is stuck in the snow and she needs a push to get free. is more likely to stop to help her out because .

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Question 82

Prosocial behavior is to as altruism is to .

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Question 83

Which of the following does NOT represent altruistic behavior?

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Question 84

According to research presented by the authors of your text, in which of the following cities would you be the most likely to be helped if you needed help crossing a busy street?

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Question 85

Gillian is sitting in a crowded coffee shop when she hears the squeal of brakes and the crash of metal-on-metal. She looks around and notices that all the other customers remain engrossed in their conversations. Because these cool and calm responses , Gillian will be .

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Question 86

The bystander effect refers to the finding that __________.

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Question 87

Compare and contrast altruism and prosocial behavior. In your explanation, include a good example of each concept that makes the primary difference between the concepts very clear.

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Question 88

Researchers (Burnstein, Crandall, & Kitayama, 1994) found that when participants imagined a house fire, they were more likely to help some people than other people. Based on these researchers' findings, it seems that in life-and-death situations, __________.

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Question 89

Which of the following challenges to the evolutionary theory of altruism was NOT reported in your book?

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Question 90

A giant tornado is bearing down on Dorothy's farmhouse. She only has time to help one other resident. Based on research regarding kin selection, whom will Dorothy take with her to the storm cellar?

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Question 91

When Jochem saw the child fall through the ice at the lake, he never hesitated and immediately dove in to save the child. This is an example of __________ behavior.

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Question 92

According to Milgram's (1970) __________ hypothesis, compared to rural dwellers, people in large cities are bombarded with stimulation and work to reduce it by keeping to themselves.

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Question 93

Elaine explains that she donates money to charity because, "It makes me feel like I'm investing in the future. It just feels good!" Her motive for helping is BEST described by which theory?

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Question 94

Evolutionary psychology is the study of __________.

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Question 95

Research has demonstrated that people will help in-group members because __________.

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Question 96

When considering altruistic behaviors, which of the following is true?

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Question 97

How do evolutionary psychologists use the concepts of kin selection and the reciprocity norm to explain human prosocial behavior?

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Question 98

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

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Question 99

In support for the empathy-altruism hypothesis, researchers (Toi & Batson, 1982) found that participants were most likely to help a student named Carol who was injured in an automobile accident when they were told __________.

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Based on information from your text about the rates of volunteerism, which of the following countries has the highest rate of volunteerism in its population (47%)?

A woman's car is stuck in the snow and she needs a push to get free. is more likely to stop to help her out because .

Prosocial behavior is to as altruism is to .

Which of the following does NOT represent altruistic behavior?

According to research presented by the authors of your text, in which of the following cities would you be the most likely to be helped if you needed help crossing a busy street?

Gillian is sitting in a crowded coffee shop when she hears the squeal of brakes and the crash of metal-on-metal. She looks around and notices that all the other customers remain engrossed in their conversations. Because these cool and calm responses , Gillian will be .

The bystander effect refers to the finding that __________.

Compare and contrast altruism and prosocial behavior. In your explanation, include a good example of each concept that makes the primary difference between the concepts very clear.

Researchers (Burnstein, Crandall, & Kitayama, 1994) found that when participants imagined a house fire, they were more likely to help some people than other people. Based on these researchers' findings, it seems that in life-and-death situations, __________.

Which of the following challenges to the evolutionary theory of altruism was NOT reported in your book?

A giant tornado is bearing down on Dorothy's farmhouse. She only has time to help one other resident. Based on research regarding kin selection, whom will Dorothy take with her to the storm cellar?

When Jochem saw the child fall through the ice at the lake, he never hesitated and immediately dove in to save the child. This is an example of __________ behavior.

According to Milgram's (1970) __________ hypothesis, compared to rural dwellers, people in large cities are bombarded with stimulation and work to reduce it by keeping to themselves.

Elaine explains that she donates money to charity because, "It makes me feel like I'm investing in the future. It just feels good!" Her motive for helping is BEST described by which theory?

Evolutionary psychology is the study of __________.

Research has demonstrated that people will help in-group members because __________.

When considering altruistic behaviors, which of the following is true?

How do evolutionary psychologists use the concepts of kin selection and the reciprocity norm to explain human prosocial behavior?

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

In support for the empathy-altruism hypothesis, researchers (Toi & Batson, 1982) found that participants were most likely to help a student named Carol who was injured in an automobile accident when they were told __________.

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

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Exam 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Based on information from your text about the rates of volunteerism, which of the following countries has the highest rate of volunteerism in its population (47%)?

A woman's car is stuck in the snow and she needs a push to get free. __________ is more likely to stop to help her out because __________.

Prosocial behavior is to __________ as altruism is to __________.

Which of the following does NOT represent altruistic behavior?

According to research presented by the authors of your text, in which of the following cities would you be the most likely to be helped if you needed help crossing a busy street?

Gillian is sitting in a crowded coffee shop when she hears the squeal of brakes and the crash of metal-on-metal. She looks around and notices that all the other customers remain engrossed in their conversations. Because these cool and calm responses __________, Gillian will be __________.

The bystander effect refers to the finding that __________.

Compare and contrast altruism and prosocial behavior. In your explanation, include a good example of each concept that makes the primary difference between the concepts very clear.

Researchers (Burnstein, Crandall, & Kitayama, 1994) found that when participants imagined a house fire, they were more likely to help some people than other people. Based on these researchers' findings, it seems that in life-and-death situations, __________.

Which of the following challenges to the evolutionary theory of altruism was NOT reported in your book?

A giant tornado is bearing down on Dorothy's farmhouse. She only has time to help one other resident. Based on research regarding kin selection, whom will Dorothy take with her to the storm cellar?

When Jochem saw the child fall through the ice at the lake, he never hesitated and immediately dove in to save the child. This is an example of __________ behavior.

According to Milgram's (1970) __________ hypothesis, compared to rural dwellers, people in large cities are bombarded with stimulation and work to reduce it by keeping to themselves.

Elaine explains that she donates money to charity because, "It makes me feel like I'm investing in the future. It just feels good!" Her motive for helping is BEST described by which theory?

Evolutionary psychology is the study of __________.

Research has demonstrated that people will help in-group members because __________.

When considering altruistic behaviors, which of the following is true?

How do evolutionary psychologists use the concepts of kin selection and the reciprocity norm to explain human prosocial behavior?

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

In support for the empathy-altruism hypothesis, researchers (Toi & Batson, 1982) found that participants were most likely to help a student named Carol who was injured in an automobile accident when they were told __________.

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

A woman's car is stuck in the snow and she needs a push to get free. is more likely to stop to help her out because .

Prosocial behavior is to as altruism is to .

Gillian is sitting in a crowded coffee shop when she hears the squeal of brakes and the crash of metal-on-metal. She looks around and notices that all the other customers remain engrossed in their conversations. Because these cool and calm responses , Gillian will be .