Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the traits associated with an altruistic personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy. 
B)  internal locus of control. 
C)  low egocentrism. 
D)  high self-esteem. 
A)  empathy. 
B)  internal locus of control. 
C)  low egocentrism. 
D)  high self-esteem.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered the fourth step in Latane and Darley's Decision Model of Bystander Intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Notice the emergency. 
B)  Interpret the situation as an emergency. 
C)  Decide how to help. 
D)  Feel personal responsibility to help. 
A)  Notice the emergency. 
B)  Interpret the situation as an emergency. 
C)  Decide how to help. 
D)  Feel personal responsibility to help.

Question 3

How can the phenomenon of pluralistic ignorance decrease helping behavior in an emergency? Be sure to define pluralistic ignorance in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Pluralistic ignorance is a social phenom

Question 4

You are finalizing plans for your friend's big birthday bash.Another friend offers to help pay for the party because as she tells you,she is 'much more financially sound and has access to fun party venues that you cannot possibly afford.'In this circumstance you would likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  welcome the help because you know that money is needed to throw a good birthday bash. 
B)  view your friend's help as humiliating and patronizing. 
C)  let your friend plan the party instead. 
D)  feel happy that your friend is helping. 
A)  welcome the help because you know that money is needed to throw a good birthday bash. 
B)  view your friend's help as humiliating and patronizing. 
C)  let your friend plan the party instead. 
D)  feel happy that your friend is helping.

Question 5

The saying "there is no safety in numbers" reflects the concept of the bystander effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Joan often donates food and clothing to a local homeless shelter because she feels it's her duty to help others in need.Joan is helping based on the ________ norm.

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocity norm 
B)  social responsibility norm 
C)  social empathy norm 
D)  social relationship norm 
A)  reciprocity norm 
B)  social responsibility norm 
C)  social empathy norm 
D)  social relationship norm

Question 7

The _________ refers to the phenomenon in which the greater number of people that are present,the less likely an individual is to help in an emergency.

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion of responsibility 
B)  bystander effect 
C)  pluralistic ignorance 
D)  kin selection 
A)  diffusion of responsibility 
B)  bystander effect 
C)  pluralistic ignorance 
D)  kin selection

Question 8

If you were being attacked by someone trying to steal your purse or wallet,a passerby will be most likely to help you when:

Accepted Answer

A)  two other people are nearby. 
B)  three other people are nearby. 
C)  no one else is nearby. 
D)  six other people are nearby. 
A)  two other people are nearby. 
B)  three other people are nearby. 
C)  no one else is nearby. 
D)  six other people are nearby.

Question 9

Which of the following is a possible explanation for why blood donations increased dramatically following the September 11th attacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  People helped out genuine empathy. 
B)  People helped to reaffirm their commitment to their values. 
C)  People helped because it soothed the trauma they were experiencing. 
D)  All of the answers mentioned are possible explanations for why the blood donations increased. 
A)  People helped out genuine empathy. 
B)  People helped to reaffirm their commitment to their values. 
C)  People helped because it soothed the trauma they were experiencing. 
D)  All of the answers mentioned are possible explanations for why the blood donations increased.

Question 10

If Chris was in a good mood and came across an elderly women who needed assistance, you would predict that he would be less likely to help so that he could maintain his good mood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Behavior that is driven by selfish motives is known as egoistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If a person is in need of help,we will be more likely to help if attribute the cause of their troubles to:

Accepted Answer

A)  his or her own actions. 
B)  laziness. 
C)  low motivation. 
D)  circumstances not within their control. 
A)  his or her own actions. 
B)  laziness. 
C)  low motivation. 
D)  circumstances not within their control.

Question 13

Researchers have found that mimicry leads to:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased helping. 
B)  more charitable donations. 
C)  a negative mood. 
D)  less prosocial behavior. 
A)  decreased helping. 
B)  more charitable donations. 
C)  a negative mood. 
D)  less prosocial behavior.

Question 14

The saying "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" most aptly characterizes the:

Accepted Answer

A)  social consciousness norm. 
B)  social responsibility norm. 
C)  reciprocity norm. 
D)  social relationship norm. 
A)  social consciousness norm. 
B)  social responsibility norm. 
C)  reciprocity norm. 
D)  social relationship norm.

Question 15

In a study by Benson and colleagues (1976),a completed graduate school application was left in a phone booth.Researchers varied the race,level of attraction,and gender of the candidate and examined the influence of these factors on the likelihood of mailing the application.They found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  males were more likely to mail female applications. 
B)  females were more likely to mail male applications. 
C)  people were more likely to mail applications of attractive candidates. 
D)  males were more likely to mail female applications and people were more likely to mail applications of attractive candidates. 
A)  males were more likely to mail female applications. 
B)  females were more likely to mail male applications. 
C)  people were more likely to mail applications of attractive candidates. 
D)  males were more likely to mail female applications and people were more likely to mail applications of attractive candidates.

Which of the following is NOT one of the traits associated with an altruistic personality?

Which of the following is considered the fourth step in Latane and Darley's Decision Model of Bystander Intervention?

How can the phenomenon of pluralistic ignorance decrease helping behavior in an emergency? Be sure to define pluralistic ignorance in your answer.

You are finalizing plans for your friend's big birthday bash.Another friend offers to help pay for the party because as she tells you,she is 'much more financially sound and has access to fun party venues that you cannot possibly afford.'In this circumstance you would likely:

The saying "there is no safety in numbers" reflects the concept of the bystander effect.

Joan often donates food and clothing to a local homeless shelter because she feels it's her duty to help others in need.Joan is helping based on the ________ norm.

The _________ refers to the phenomenon in which the greater number of people that are present,the less likely an individual is to help in an emergency.

If you were being attacked by someone trying to steal your purse or wallet,a passerby will be most likely to help you when:

Which of the following is a possible explanation for why blood donations increased dramatically following the September 11th attacks?

If Chris was in a good mood and came across an elderly women who needed assistance, you would predict that he would be less likely to help so that he could maintain his good mood.

Behavior that is driven by selfish motives is known as egoistic.

If a person is in need of help,we will be more likely to help if attribute the cause of their troubles to:

Researchers have found that mimicry leads to:

The saying "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" most aptly characterizes the:

In a study by Benson and colleagues (1976),a completed graduate school application was left in a phone booth.Researchers varied the race,level of attraction,and gender of the candidate and examined the influence of these factors on the likelihood of mailing the application.They found that:

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Exam 13: Prosocial Behavior: Why We Help and Why We Don’t

Which of the following is NOT one of the traits associated with an altruistic personality?

Which of the following is considered the fourth step in Latane and Darley's Decision Model of Bystander Intervention?

How can the phenomenon of pluralistic ignorance decrease helping behavior in an emergency? Be sure to define pluralistic ignorance in your answer.

You are finalizing plans for your friend's big birthday bash.Another friend offers to help pay for the party because as she tells you,she is 'much more financially sound and has access to fun party venues that you cannot possibly afford.'In this circumstance you would likely:

The saying "there is no safety in numbers" reflects the concept of the bystander effect.

Joan often donates food and clothing to a local homeless shelter because she feels it's her duty to help others in need.Joan is helping based on the ________ norm.

The _________ refers to the phenomenon in which the greater number of people that are present,the less likely an individual is to help in an emergency.

If you were being attacked by someone trying to steal your purse or wallet,a passerby will be most likely to help you when:

Which of the following is a possible explanation for why blood donations increased dramatically following the September 11th attacks?

If Chris was in a good mood and came across an elderly women who needed assistance, you would predict that he would be less likely to help so that he could maintain his good mood.

Behavior that is driven by selfish motives is known as egoistic.

If a person is in need of help,we will be more likely to help if attribute the cause of their troubles to:

Researchers have found that mimicry leads to:

The saying "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" most aptly characterizes the:

In a study by Benson and colleagues (1976),a completed graduate school application was left in a phone booth.Researchers varied the race,level of attraction,and gender of the candidate and examined the influence of these factors on the likelihood of mailing the application.They found that:

What is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Thinking About the Social World

Who Am I and How Do Other Individuals See Me?

Social Perception: How Do We Perceive Others?

Attitudes: Making Evaluations About the World

The Art and Science of Persuasion

Social Influence: Should We Resist?

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Causes and Consequences

Aggression

Examining Attraction and Close Relationships

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