Question 1

Standards that are established by society regarding what types of behaviour are typical or expected are known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) rules of law 
B) norms 
C) equities 
D) normatives 
A) rules of law 
B) norms 
C) equities 
D) normatives

Question 2

Danitha is working on a group project.Because her project partners are somewhat greedy, she is concerned that she will not get the credit she deserves for her work.That is, she is concerned about being ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Danitha is working on a group project.Because...

Question 3

Lindiwe is in an experiment.The experiment gives her some money and tells her she can keep it or send any part of it to someone else.If she decides to send money to someone else, the experimenter will triple the amount.Of course, there is no guarantee that you will get anything back.Lindiwe is in an experiment using a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) prisoner's dilemma game 
B) trust game 
C) bystander dilemma 
D) forgiveness game 
A) prisoner's dilemma game 
B) trust game 
C) bystander dilemma 
D) forgiveness game

Question 4

Who is most likely to be trusted?

Accepted Answer

A) Victor, who believes in God 
B) Tumi, who is an atheist 
C) Tebogo, who has poor self-control 
D) Kabelo, who loves to play pranks 
A) Victor, who believes in God 
B) Tumi, who is an atheist 
C) Tebogo, who has poor self-control 
D) Kabelo, who loves to play pranks

Question 5

Research on the influence of physical attractiveness and helping indicates that people are more likely to help ________________ individuals than they are ________________ individuals.

Accepted Answer

attractive

Question 6

A series of studies conducted in restaurants indicates that when people dine in groups, they tend to order ____.This finding can be explained by the fact that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) a variety of different items - more variety than expected by chance, people tend to conform to one another's orders 
B) a variety of different items - more variety than expected by chance, people don't like to order the same items that others are ordering 
C) a very narrow selection of items - more narrow than expected by chance, people tend to conform to one another's orders 
D) a very narrow selection of items - more narrow than expected by chance, people don't like to order the same items that others are ordering 
A) a variety of different items - more variety than expected by chance, people tend to conform to one another's orders 
B) a variety of different items - more variety than expected by chance, people don't like to order the same items that others are ordering 
C) a very narrow selection of items - more narrow than expected by chance, people tend to conform to one another's orders 
D) a very narrow selection of items - more narrow than expected by chance, people don't like to order the same items that others are ordering

Question 7

Conformity to social norms is likely to be highest when ____.

Accepted Answer

A) you are alone 
B) when others are watching you 
C) when you are confident 
D) when you are in an unambiguous situation 
A) you are alone 
B) when others are watching you 
C) when you are confident 
D) when you are in an unambiguous situation

Question 8

Which of the following is/are motivated by empathy?

Accepted Answer

A) Egoistic helping 
B) Altruistic helping 
C) Both egoistic helping and altruistic helping 
D) Neither egoistic helping nor altruistic helping 
A) Egoistic helping 
B) Altruistic helping 
C) Both egoistic helping and altruistic helping 
D) Neither egoistic helping nor altruistic helping

Question 9

The classic studies on obedience to an authority figure were conducted in 1963 by the psychologist ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Phillip Zimbardo 
B) Stanley Milgram 
C) B.F.Skinner 
D) Solomon Asch 
A) Phillip Zimbardo 
B) Stanley Milgram 
C) B.F.Skinner 
D) Solomon Asch

Question 10

In general, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Identical twins help one another more than fraternal twins do. 
B) Fraternal twins help one another more than regular siblings do. 
C) Siblings help one another more than cousins do. 
D) Cousins help one another more than (unrelated) friends do. 
A) Identical twins help one another more than fraternal twins do. 
B) Fraternal twins help one another more than regular siblings do. 
C) Siblings help one another more than cousins do. 
D) Cousins help one another more than (unrelated) friends do.

Question 11

Compared to non-human animals, humans are MOST notably ____.

Accepted Answer

A) more likely to help kin 
B) more likely to help non-kin 
C) less likely to help kin 
D) less likely to help non-kin 
A) more likely to help kin 
B) more likely to help non-kin 
C) less likely to help kin 
D) less likely to help non-kin

Question 12

When communication is difficult in a prisoner's dilemma game, cooperation ____.

Accepted Answer

A) increases dramatically 
B) increases a small amount 
C) decreases a small amount 
D) decreases dramatically 
A) increases dramatically 
B) increases a small amount 
C) decreases a small amount 
D) decreases dramatically

Question 13

People who forgive others tend to have ____.

Accepted Answer

A) better physical and mental health than people who hold grudges 
B) better mental health, but about the same physical health, compared to grudge holders 
C) better physical health, but about the same mental health, compared to grudge holders 
D) better mental health, but worse physical health, compared to grudge holders 
A) better physical and mental health than people who hold grudges 
B) better mental health, but about the same physical health, compared to grudge holders 
C) better physical health, but about the same mental health, compared to grudge holders 
D) better mental health, but worse physical health, compared to grudge holders

Question 14

Last weekend Victor helped his sister move into her new flat.He didn't really feel like helping her, but he wanted to put her 'in his debt', because he is planning to ask her if he can stay at her place for a couple of weeks.By helping his sister move, Victor was thus apparently engaging in ____.

Accepted Answer

A) egoistic helping 
B) altruistic helping 
C) zero-sum helping 
D) non-zero-sum helping 
A) egoistic helping 
B) altruistic helping 
C) zero-sum helping 
D) non-zero-sum helping

Question 15

When it comes to helping others, how do humans compare other animals?

Accepted Answer

A) Humans help both kin and non-kin, while other animals tend to help kin only. 
B) Humans help tend to help kin only, while other animals tend to help kin and non-kin. 
C) Both humans and other animals help kin and non-kin. 
D) Both humans and other animals tend to help kin but not non-kin. 
A) Humans help both kin and non-kin, while other animals tend to help kin only. 
B) Humans help tend to help kin only, while other animals tend to help kin and non-kin. 
C) Both humans and other animals help kin and non-kin. 
D) Both humans and other animals tend to help kin but not non-kin.

Question 16

Research on forgiveness in relationships indicates that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) better relationships ultimately lead to more forgiveness 
B) more forgiveness ultimately leads to better relationships 
C) worse relationships ultimately lead to more forgiveness 
D) more forgiveness ultimately leads to worse relationships 
A) better relationships ultimately lead to more forgiveness 
B) more forgiveness ultimately leads to better relationships 
C) worse relationships ultimately lead to more forgiveness 
D) more forgiveness ultimately leads to worse relationships

Question 17

Compared to young chimpanzees, human toddlers are ___.

Accepted Answer

A) more likely to display empathy and more likely to try to help strangers 
B) more likely to display empathy but less likely to try to help strangers 
C) less likely to display empathy but more likely to try to help strangers 
D) less likely to display empathy and less likely to try to help strangers 
A) more likely to display empathy and more likely to try to help strangers 
B) more likely to display empathy but less likely to try to help strangers 
C) less likely to display empathy but more likely to try to help strangers 
D) less likely to display empathy and less likely to try to help strangers

Question 18

An emotional response that corresponds to the feelings of others is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) contentment 
B) anger 
C) sympathy 
D) empathy 
A) contentment 
B) anger 
C) sympathy 
D) empathy

Question 19

According to evolutionary theory, kin selection is MOST adaptive in terms of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) children helping their parents 
B) parents helping their children 
C) brothers and sisters helping one another 
D) husbands and wives helping one another 
A) children helping their parents 
B) parents helping their children 
C) brothers and sisters helping one another 
D) husbands and wives helping one another

Question 20

Research on gender and helping indicates that ____

Accepted Answer

A) regardless of whether helpers are male or female, females are more likely to receive help than males 
B) when helpers are male, females are more likely to receive help than males; when helpers are female, females and males are equally likely to receive help 
C) when helpers are male, females are more likely to receive help than males; when helpers are female, males are more likely to receive help 
D) when helpers are male, females and males are equally likely to receive help; when helpers are female, females are more likely to receive help than males 
A) regardless of whether helpers are male or female, females are more likely to receive help than males 
B) when helpers are male, females are more likely to receive help than males; when helpers are female, females and males are equally likely to receive help 
C) when helpers are male, females are more likely to receive help than males; when helpers are female, males are more likely to receive help 
D) when helpers are male, females and males are equally likely to receive help; when helpers are female, females are more likely to receive help than males

Standards that are established by society regarding what types of behaviour are typical or expected are known as ____.

Danitha is working on a group project.Because her project partners are somewhat greedy, she is concerned that she will not get the credit she deserves for her work.That is, she is concerned about being ________________.

Who is most likely to be trusted?

Research on the influence of physical attractiveness and helping indicates that people are more likely to help individuals than they are individuals.

A series of studies conducted in restaurants indicates that when people dine in groups, they tend to order .This finding can be explained by the fact that .

Conformity to social norms is likely to be highest when ____.

Which of the following is/are motivated by empathy?

The classic studies on obedience to an authority figure were conducted in 1963 by the psychologist ____.

In general, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Compared to non-human animals, humans are MOST notably ____.

When communication is difficult in a prisoner's dilemma game, cooperation ____.

People who forgive others tend to have ____.

Last weekend Victor helped his sister move into her new flat.He didn't really feel like helping her, but he wanted to put her 'in his debt', because he is planning to ask her if he can stay at her place for a couple of weeks.By helping his sister move, Victor was thus apparently engaging in ____.

When it comes to helping others, how do humans compare other animals?

Research on forgiveness in relationships indicates that ____.

Compared to young chimpanzees, human toddlers are ___.

An emotional response that corresponds to the feelings of others is called ____.

According to evolutionary theory, kin selection is MOST adaptive in terms of ____.

Research on gender and helping indicates that ____

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions: the Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying social psychology to consumer behaviour

Applying social psychology to health

Applying social psychology to the workplace

Applying social psychology to the law

Applying social psychology to the environment

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Exam 9: Prosocial Behaviour: Doing Whats Best for Others

Standards that are established by society regarding what types of behaviour are typical or expected are known as ____.

Danitha is working on a group project.Because her project partners are somewhat greedy, she is concerned that she will not get the credit she deserves for her work.That is, she is concerned about being ________________.

Who is most likely to be trusted?

Research on the influence of physical attractiveness and helping indicates that people are more likely to help ________________ individuals than they are ________________ individuals.

A series of studies conducted in restaurants indicates that when people dine in groups, they tend to order ____.This finding can be explained by the fact that ____.

Conformity to social norms is likely to be highest when ____.

Which of the following is/are motivated by empathy?

The classic studies on obedience to an authority figure were conducted in 1963 by the psychologist ____.

In general, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Compared to non-human animals, humans are MOST notably ____.

When communication is difficult in a prisoner's dilemma game, cooperation ____.

People who forgive others tend to have ____.

Last weekend Victor helped his sister move into her new flat.He didn't really feel like helping her, but he wanted to put her 'in his debt', because he is planning to ask her if he can stay at her place for a couple of weeks.By helping his sister move, Victor was thus apparently engaging in ____.

When it comes to helping others, how do humans compare other animals?

Research on forgiveness in relationships indicates that ____.

Compared to young chimpanzees, human toddlers are ___.

An emotional response that corresponds to the feelings of others is called ____.

According to evolutionary theory, kin selection is MOST adaptive in terms of ____.

Research on gender and helping indicates that ____

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions: the Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying social psychology to consumer behaviour

Applying social psychology to health

Applying social psychology to the workplace

Applying social psychology to the law

Applying social psychology to the environment

Filters

Research on the influence of physical attractiveness and helping indicates that people are more likely to help individuals than they are individuals.

A series of studies conducted in restaurants indicates that when people dine in groups, they tend to order .This finding can be explained by the fact that .