Question 1

Much of the early research on helping behavior was inspired by

Accepted Answer

A)  the death of Kitty Genovese 
B)  a hotel fire in California 
C)  a hurricane in Florida 
D)  an animal rescue on the television show Lassie 
A)  the death of Kitty Genovese 
B)  a hotel fire in California 
C)  a hurricane in Florida 
D)  an animal rescue on the television show Lassie

Question 2

According to the equity principle, the underbenefitted person will be unhappy, but the overbenefitted person will be satisfied with their situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Prosocial behavior is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  any act that helps others, even if it is done to make yourself look good 
B)  a voluntary act to help others with no thought of reward 
C)  helping that serves to perpetuate one's genes 
D)  none of the above 
A)  any act that helps others, even if it is done to make yourself look good 
B)  a voluntary act to help others with no thought of reward 
C)  helping that serves to perpetuate one's genes 
D)  none of the above

Question 4

Studies of the effect of city size on helping have been conducted across the United States and in several countries around the world. They have found that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no association between city size and helping in any of the locations studied 
B)  there is an association between city size and helping, but only within the United States 
C)  there is an association between city size and helping, but only outside the United States 
D)  there is an association between city size and helping in every location studied 
A)  there is no association between city size and helping in any of the locations studied 
B)  there is an association between city size and helping, but only within the United States 
C)  there is an association between city size and helping, but only outside the United States 
D)  there is an association between city size and helping in every location studied

Question 5

Which is NOT a basic principle of the learning perspective on helping?

Accepted Answer

A)  helping increases when people are rewarded for helping 
B)  helping increases when people are punished for not helping 
C)  helping increases once people have an elaborate helping schema 
D)  observing others help increases helping 
A)  helping increases when people are rewarded for helping 
B)  helping increases when people are punished for not helping 
C)  helping increases once people have an elaborate helping schema 
D)  observing others help increases helping

Question 6

Which is NOT an explanation for the bystander effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  reactance 
B)  evaluation apprehension 
C)  situational ambiguity 
D)  diffusion of responsibility 
A)  reactance 
B)  evaluation apprehension 
C)  situational ambiguity 
D)  diffusion of responsibility

Question 7

The link between positive moods and helping is well-established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to a(n) ________ perspective, any genetically determined trait that has a high survival value will tend to be passed down to the next generation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to a(n) ________ perspective, any genetically...

Question 9

Discuss gender differences in helping.

Accepted Answer

Gender differences in helping behavior h

Question 10

Children tend to help and share more when they are __________ for their prosocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children tend to help and share more...

Question 11

Diffusion of responsibility is one explanation for

Accepted Answer

A)  reactance 
B)  the bystander effect 
C)  negative state relief 
D)  evaluation apprehension 
A)  reactance 
B)  the bystander effect 
C)  negative state relief 
D)  evaluation apprehension

Question 12

Describe 3 factors that could influence bystander intervention.

Accepted Answer

1) Perceived responsibility: Bystander i

Much of the early research on helping behavior was inspired by

According to the equity principle, the underbenefitted person will be unhappy, but the overbenefitted person will be satisfied with their situation.

Prosocial behavior is defined as

Studies of the effect of city size on helping have been conducted across the United States and in several countries around the world. They have found that

Which is NOT a basic principle of the learning perspective on helping?

Which is NOT an explanation for the bystander effect?

The link between positive moods and helping is well-established.

According to a(n) ________ perspective, any genetically determined trait that has a high survival value will tend to be passed down to the next generation.

Discuss gender differences in helping.

Children tend to help and share more when they are __________ for their prosocial behavior.

Diffusion of responsibility is one explanation for

Describe 3 factors that could influence bystander intervention.

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Exam 12: Helping Behavior

Much of the early research on helping behavior was inspired by

According to the equity principle, the underbenefitted person will be unhappy, but the overbenefitted person will be satisfied with their situation.

Prosocial behavior is defined as

Studies of the effect of city size on helping have been conducted across the United States and in several countries around the world. They have found that

Which is NOT a basic principle of the learning perspective on helping?

Which is NOT an explanation for the bystander effect?

The link between positive moods and helping is well-established.

According to a(n) ________ perspective, any genetically determined trait that has a high survival value will tend to be passed down to the next generation.

Discuss gender differences in helping.

Children tend to help and share more when they are __________ for their prosocial behavior.

Diffusion of responsibility is one explanation for

Describe 3 factors that could influence bystander intervention.

Theories and Methods in Social Psychology

Person Perception

Social Cognition

The Self

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Prejudice

Social Influence

Interpersonal Attraction

Personal Relationships

Behavior in Groups

Gender

Aggression

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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