Question 1

If you are in an emergency situation and need help, which of the following statements to a bystander is most likely to get you the help you need?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Will someone please help me?" 
B)  "Help!!! This is an emergency!!" 
C)  "Hey! I'm in trouble here!" 
D)  "You in the red sweater-call 911!" 
A)  "Will someone please help me?" 
B)  "Help!!! This is an emergency!!" 
C)  "Hey! I'm in trouble here!" 
D)  "You in the red sweater-call 911!"

Question 2

According to a research study presented in the text, participants played a trivia game against four other students.Participants were allowed to help the other players, even though it could cause them to lose the game.Under what conditions were participants more likely to help other players? When they

Accepted Answer

A)  were new to the group. 
B)  had been in the group longer. 
C)  had a clear lead in the game. 
D)  were the only female. 
A)  were new to the group. 
B)  had been in the group longer. 
C)  had a clear lead in the game. 
D)  were the only female.

Question 3

When viewing a commercial for a local charity, who would be the most likely to later contribute to the charity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe, who is a wealthy traveler passing through 
B)  Harry, who just moved to the community 
C)  Laura, who has lived in the community for two years 
D)  Sarah, who has lived in the community for her entire life 
A)  Joe, who is a wealthy traveler passing through 
B)  Harry, who just moved to the community 
C)  Laura, who has lived in the community for two years 
D)  Sarah, who has lived in the community for her entire life

Question 4

Researchers have found support for the urban overload hypothesis.More specifically, they have found that it is more important to know ________ than to know ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  population density (number of people per square mile); rural versus urban settings 
B)  where helpers are currently; population size 
C)  population size; where helpers grew up 
D)  where helpers are currently; where helpers grew up 
A)  population density (number of people per square mile); rural versus urban settings 
B)  where helpers are currently; population size 
C)  population size; where helpers grew up 
D)  where helpers are currently; where helpers grew up

Question 5

Your text offers several challenges that evolutionary psychology has not been able to address.Which of the following would also challenge evolutionary rationales for helping behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mario calls an ambulance to help his elderly mother, who is dying. 
B)  Susan runs out into a busy freeway to save a wounded animal. 
C)  Henry saves his daughter before he saves his sister from a flooded basement. 
D)  Sarah helps her biological daughter before helping her step-son escape a fire. 
A)  Mario calls an ambulance to help his elderly mother, who is dying. 
B)  Susan runs out into a busy freeway to save a wounded animal. 
C)  Henry saves his daughter before he saves his sister from a flooded basement. 
D)  Sarah helps her biological daughter before helping her step-son escape a fire.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Prosocial behavior 
B)  Altruism 
C)  Kin selection 
D)  Empathy 
A)  Prosocial behavior 
B)  Altruism 
C)  Kin selection 
D)  Empathy

Question 7

Underlying the urban overload hypothesis is the idea that people become overwhelmed in areas which

Accepted Answer

A)  have few other people and provide minimal stimulation. 
B)  are densely populated. 
C)  are full of media images. 
D)  there is nothing to think about except themselves. 
A)  have few other people and provide minimal stimulation. 
B)  are densely populated. 
C)  are full of media images. 
D)  there is nothing to think about except themselves.

Question 8

A(n) ________ is a group with which individuals identify and of which they feel they are members.

Accepted Answer

A)  peer group 
B)  out-group 
C)  reference group 
D)  in-group 
A)  peer group 
B)  out-group 
C)  reference group 
D)  in-group

Question 9

Research on mood and helping found that people were ________ likely to help ________ they attended confession.

Accepted Answer

A)  more; after 
B)  more; before 
C)  less; before 
D)  equally; before and after 
A)  more; after 
B)  more; before 
C)  less; before 
D)  equally; before and after

Question 10

In today's world, people are more and more likely to relocate during their lifetime.Explain the implications this has for helping behavior.

Accepted Answer

Evidence presented in the text suggests

Question 11

"Put yourself in my position," Janice whines."Can't you spare an hour to help me out?" Janice is attempting to evoke ________ when trying to persuade you to help her.

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy 
B)  the reciprocity norm 
C)  kin selection 
D)  social exchange pressures 
A)  empathy 
B)  the reciprocity norm 
C)  kin selection 
D)  social exchange pressures

If you are in an emergency situation and need help, which of the following statements to a bystander is most likely to get you the help you need?

When viewing a commercial for a local charity, who would be the most likely to later contribute to the charity?

Researchers have found support for the urban overload hypothesis.More specifically, they have found that it is more important to know than to know .

Your text offers several challenges that evolutionary psychology has not been able to address.Which of the following would also challenge evolutionary rationales for helping behavior?

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

Underlying the urban overload hypothesis is the idea that people become overwhelmed in areas which

A(n) ________ is a group with which individuals identify and of which they feel they are members.

Research on mood and helping found that people were likely to help they attended confession.

In today's world, people are more and more likely to relocate during their lifetime.Explain the implications this has for helping behavior.

"Put yourself in my position," Janice whines."Can't you spare an hour to help me out?" Janice is attempting to evoke ________ when trying to persuade you to help her.

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

The Need to Justify Our Actions: the Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

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

Prejudice: Causes Consequences and Cures

Making a Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining a Sustainable Future

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Exam 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

If you are in an emergency situation and need help, which of the following statements to a bystander is most likely to get you the help you need?

When viewing a commercial for a local charity, who would be the most likely to later contribute to the charity?

Researchers have found support for the urban overload hypothesis.More specifically, they have found that it is more important to know ________ than to know ________.

Your text offers several challenges that evolutionary psychology has not been able to address.Which of the following would also challenge evolutionary rationales for helping behavior?

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

Underlying the urban overload hypothesis is the idea that people become overwhelmed in areas which

A(n) ________ is a group with which individuals identify and of which they feel they are members.

Research on mood and helping found that people were ________ likely to help ________ they attended confession.

In today's world, people are more and more likely to relocate during their lifetime.Explain the implications this has for helping behavior.

"Put yourself in my position," Janice whines."Can't you spare an hour to help me out?" Janice is attempting to evoke ________ when trying to persuade you to help her.

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

The Need to Justify Our Actions: the Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

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

Prejudice: Causes Consequences and Cures

Making a Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining a Sustainable Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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Researchers have found support for the urban overload hypothesis.More specifically, they have found that it is more important to know than to know .

Research on mood and helping found that people were likely to help they attended confession.