Question 1

In 1973, these two researchers staged what is now known as "The Good Samaritan" experiment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Darley and Baston 
B)  Darley and Latané 
C)  Batson and Gray 
D)  Latané and Williams 
A)  Darley and Baston 
B)  Darley and Latané 
C)  Batson and Gray 
D)  Latané and Williams

Question 2

A woman is struggling to get her wheelchair up a ramp. Without asking if she needed help, James swiftly pushed her to the top. Based on this behavior, what religious orientation does James most likely hold

Accepted Answer

A)  religion as quest 
B)  fundamentalist 
C)  extrinsically religious 
D)  intrinsically religious 
A)  religion as quest 
B)  fundamentalist 
C)  extrinsically religious 
D)  intrinsically religious

Question 3

Josie enjoys being the center of attention and has many friends and acquaintances. Josie is high in what

Accepted Answer

A)  openness to experience 
B)  extroversion 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  agreeableness 
A)  openness to experience 
B)  extroversion 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  agreeableness

Question 4

Diffusion of responsibility is also called what

Accepted Answer

A)  differing social norms 
B)  social exchange 
C)  bystander effect 
D)  urban overload hypothesis 
A)  differing social norms 
B)  social exchange 
C)  bystander effect 
D)  urban overload hypothesis

Question 5

Connor was an RN and knew how to help the shooting victim, but hesitated because he worried the shooter was still nearby. Connor's fear interfered with what

Accepted Answer

A)  noticing the event 
B)  interpreting the event as an emergency 
C)  knowing how to help 
D)  implementing the decision to help 
A)  noticing the event 
B)  interpreting the event as an emergency 
C)  knowing how to help 
D)  implementing the decision to help

Question 6

When Amy visited New York City for the first time, she noticed that no one seemed to make eye contact. What is the best explanation for this

Accepted Answer

A)  urban overload hypothesis 
B)  social norms 
C)  diffusion of responsibility 
D)  bystander effect 
A)  urban overload hypothesis 
B)  social norms 
C)  diffusion of responsibility 
D)  bystander effect

Question 7

In Captain America, Steve Rogers displays what type of altruism when he jumps on the grenade to save everyone else

Accepted Answer

A)  pure 
B)  egotistic 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  negative state relief 
A)  pure 
B)  egotistic 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  negative state relief

Question 8

Tyler is an off-duty EMT. He is more likely to stop and help with a car accident than his spouse Stephen, who is an English teacher. What makes Tyler more likely to stop

Accepted Answer

A)  His training makes him more likely to notice a wreck. 
B)  He is hypervigilant looking for emergencies. 
C)  EMTs are general more responsible than English teachers. 
D)  He is more likely to know how to help than Stephen. 
A)  His training makes him more likely to notice a wreck. 
B)  He is hypervigilant looking for emergencies. 
C)  EMTs are general more responsible than English teachers. 
D)  He is more likely to know how to help than Stephen.

Question 9

The homeless shelter tried to inspire donations by running ads featuring sick and elderly homeless people. The ads are trying to inspire reciprocal altruism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When there is a large number of people that witness an emergency, the likelihood of someone in trouble being helped is low. This effect is called what

Accepted Answer

A)  urban overload hypothesis 
B)  bystander effect 
C)  differing social norms 
D)  social exchange 
A)  urban overload hypothesis 
B)  bystander effect 
C)  differing social norms 
D)  social exchange

Question 11

People in busy cities seldom smile and greet people on the street. This is related to the urban overload hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Dr. Jaffee is an emergency room doctor. Which factor of helping makes him more likely to help for a medial emergency

Accepted Answer

A)  noticing the event 
B)  interpreting the event as an emergency 
C)  knowing how to help 
D)  implementing the decision to help 
A)  noticing the event 
B)  interpreting the event as an emergency 
C)  knowing how to help 
D)  implementing the decision to help

Question 13

A prehistoric woman exchanged her berries with another woman in return for hides to make clothing. This is an example of what

Accepted Answer

A)  social norms 
B)  social exchange 
C)  evolutionary perspective 
D)  empathy-altruism 
A)  social norms 
B)  social exchange 
C)  evolutionary perspective 
D)  empathy-altruism

Question 14

Who first proposed the 5-Step Model of Helping

Accepted Answer

A)  Byrne and Pease 
B)  Latané and Darley 
C)  Dovidio and Morris 
D)  Stenico and Greitemeyer 
A)  Byrne and Pease 
B)  Latané and Darley 
C)  Dovidio and Morris 
D)  Stenico and Greitemeyer

Question 15

What personality trait is associated with cooperation and sympathy and is positively correlated with helping.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism 
B)  extroversion 
C)  openness to experience 
D)  agreeableness 
A)  neuroticism 
B)  extroversion 
C)  openness to experience 
D)  agreeableness

Question 16

Which of the following is a statement you would expect to hear from someone high in conscientiousness

Accepted Answer

A)  Someone will take care of it, I'm sure. 
B)  My job has too many stupid little rules. 
C)  I enjoy doing everything just right. 
D)  Just get it to good enough. 
A)  Someone will take care of it, I'm sure. 
B)  My job has too many stupid little rules. 
C)  I enjoy doing everything just right. 
D)  Just get it to good enough.

Question 17

What occurs when each person in a group feels less accountable to take action because there are other people who can do something

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion of responsibility 
B)  urban overload hypothesis 
C)  differing social norms 
D)  social exchange 
A)  diffusion of responsibility 
B)  urban overload hypothesis 
C)  differing social norms 
D)  social exchange

Question 18

Many charities mail out address labels hoping to inspire what

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocal altruism 
B)  pure altruism 
C)  empathy-altruism 
D)  egotistic altruism 
A)  reciprocal altruism 
B)  pure altruism 
C)  empathy-altruism 
D)  egotistic altruism

Question 19

Which of the following is a statement you would expect to hear from someone high in agreeableness

Accepted Answer

A)  Let me help you with that, please. 
B)  I like to keep things quiet. 
C)  Lots of things make me nervous. 
D)  You can do it for yourself. 
A)  Let me help you with that, please. 
B)  I like to keep things quiet. 
C)  Lots of things make me nervous. 
D)  You can do it for yourself.

Question 20

Damian is argumentative and often unfriendly toward others. Damian is low in what

Accepted Answer

A)  openness to experience 
B)  extroversion 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  agreeableness 
A)  openness to experience 
B)  extroversion 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  agreeableness

Exam 10: Helping Prosocial Behavior

In 1973, these two researchers staged what is now known as "The Good Samaritan" experiment.

A woman is struggling to get her wheelchair up a ramp. Without asking if she needed help, James swiftly pushed her to the top. Based on this behavior, what religious orientation does James most likely hold

Josie enjoys being the center of attention and has many friends and acquaintances. Josie is high in what

Diffusion of responsibility is also called what

Connor was an RN and knew how to help the shooting victim, but hesitated because he worried the shooter was still nearby. Connor's fear interfered with what

When Amy visited New York City for the first time, she noticed that no one seemed to make eye contact. What is the best explanation for this

In Captain America, Steve Rogers displays what type of altruism when he jumps on the grenade to save everyone else

Tyler is an off-duty EMT. He is more likely to stop and help with a car accident than his spouse Stephen, who is an English teacher. What makes Tyler more likely to stop

The homeless shelter tried to inspire donations by running ads featuring sick and elderly homeless people. The ads are trying to inspire reciprocal altruism.

When there is a large number of people that witness an emergency, the likelihood of someone in trouble being helped is low. This effect is called what

People in busy cities seldom smile and greet people on the street. This is related to the urban overload hypothesis.

Dr. Jaffee is an emergency room doctor. Which factor of helping makes him more likely to help for a medial emergency

A prehistoric woman exchanged her berries with another woman in return for hides to make clothing. This is an example of what

Who first proposed the 5-Step Model of Helping

What personality trait is associated with cooperation and sympathy and is positively correlated with helping.

Which of the following is a statement you would expect to hear from someone high in conscientiousness

What occurs when each person in a group feels less accountable to take action because there are other people who can do something

Many charities mail out address labels hoping to inspire what

Which of the following is a statement you would expect to hear from someone high in agreeableness

Damian is argumentative and often unfriendly toward others. Damian is low in what

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