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People always welcome help from others.a. Trueb. False
People always welcome help from others.a. Trueb. False
People always welcome help from others.
a. True
b. False
cikolata   38   1 Reply
5 days ago
A good way for Sarah to increase her son’s prosocial behaviour is to engage in lots of volunteer ...
A good way for Sarah to increase her son’s prosocial behaviour is to engage in lots of volunteer ...
A good way for Sarah to increase her son’s prosocial behaviour is to engage in lots of volunteer opportunities to act as a model for how one should behave towards others.
a. True
b. False
hannus   20   1 Reply
5 days ago
Research suggests that you will be more likely to receive help if you are considered attractive.a. ...
Research suggests that you will be more likely to receive help if you are considered attractive.a. ...
Research suggests that you will be more likely to receive help if you are considered attractive.
a. True
b. False
hannus   18   1 Reply
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We are more likely to seek help from people of the opposite sex.a. Trueb. False
We are more likely to seek help from people of the opposite sex.a. Trueb. False
We are more likely to seek help from people of the opposite sex.
a. True
b. False
hannus   11   1 Reply
5 days ago
If Chris was in a good mood and came across an elderly women who needed assistance, you would ...
If Chris was in a good mood and came across an elderly women who needed assistance, you would ...
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.
a. True
b. False
cikolata   11   1 Reply
5 days ago
In an emergency situation, you would want less people to be present because you would be more likely ...
In an emergency situation, you would want less people to be present because you would be more likely ...
In an emergency situation, you would want less people to be present because you would be more likely to receive help from any one individual.
a. True
b. False
hannus   4   1 Reply
5 days ago
Noticing a need for help is the first step in Darley and Latane’s decision model of bystander ...
Noticing a need for help is the first step in Darley and Latane’s decision model of bystander ...
Noticing a need for help is the first step in Darley and Latane’s decision model of bystander intervention.
a. True
b. False
hannus   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
Based on the concept of kin selection, you would be more likely to help your sister than a close ...
Based on the concept of kin selection, you would be more likely to help your sister than a close ...
Based on the concept of kin selection, you would be more likely to help your sister than a close friend.
a. True
b. False
hannus   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
If a neighbour’s child misses the school bus and you offer to drive him to school because you feel ...
If a neighbour’s child misses the school bus and you offer to drive him to school because you feel ...
If a neighbour’s child misses the school bus and you offer to drive him to school because you feel a sense of duty to make sure he reaches school safely, then you are likely helping based on the
norm of reciprocity.
a. True
b. False
hannus   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
If Peter decides to lend his friend Todd money so that in the future Todd will be more likely to ...
If Peter decides to lend his friend Todd money so that in the future Todd will be more likely to ...
If Peter decides to lend his friend Todd money so that in the future Todd will be more likely to return the favour, then Peter is relying on the social responsibility norm.
a. True
b. False
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
When Ilene weighs the personal costs of donating time at a charity event (e.g., giving up her ...
When Ilene weighs the personal costs of donating time at a charity event (e.g., giving up her ...
When Ilene weighs the personal costs of donating time at a charity event (e.g., giving up her weekend) to personal benefits (e.g., feeling good about herself), she is engaging in decision-making process known as cost-benefit analysis.
a. True
cikolata   4   1 Reply
5 days ago
The negative state relief model argues that true altruism is a product of empathy and empathy then ...
The negative state relief model argues that true altruism is a product of empathy and empathy then ...
The negative state relief model argues that true altruism is a product of empathy and empathy then creates nurturing feelings towards a target.
a. True
b. False
hannus   4   1 Reply
5 days ago
Behaviour that is driven by selfish motives is known as egoistic.a. Trueb. False
Behaviour that is driven by selfish motives is known as egoistic.a. Trueb. False
Behaviour that is driven by selfish motives is known as egoistic.
a. True
b. False
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
Learning about how humans fall prey to obstacles to helping can aid us in overcoming those obstacles ...
Learning about how humans fall prey to obstacles to helping can aid us in overcoming those obstacles ...
Learning about how humans fall prey to obstacles to helping can aid us in overcoming those obstacles in the future. This is referred to as:
a. modelling.
b. the just-world hypothesis.
c. the knowledge-is-power effect.
d. the enlig
cikolata   4   1 Reply
5 days ago
You are finalizing plans for your friend’s big birthday bash. Another friend offers to help pay ...
You are finalizing plans for your friend’s big birthday bash. Another friend offers to help pay ...
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
cikolata   4   1 Reply
5 days ago
Research suggests that we are more likely to offer assistance to people when we view their ...
Research suggests that we are more likely to offer assistance to people when we view their ...
Research suggests that we are more likely to offer assistance to people when we view their circumstances as something out of their control as opposed to something they might have ‘caused’ themselves. In other words, helping behaviour is related to th
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
________ children benefit more from prosocial media content than do ________ children.a. Male; ...
________ children benefit more from prosocial media content than do ________ children.a. Male; ...
________ children benefit more from prosocial media content than do ________ children.
a. Male; female
b. Female; male
c. Younger; older
d. Older; younger
hannus   4   1 Reply
5 days ago
What is the relationship between viewing prosocial media content and prosocial behaviour in ...
What is the relationship between viewing prosocial media content and prosocial behaviour in ...
What is the relationship between viewing prosocial media content and prosocial behaviour in children?
a. Curvilinear
b. Negative
c. Quadratic
d. Positive
hannus   5   1 Reply
5 days ago
If you want to teach your children to engage in helping behaviour throughout their lives, you could ...
If you want to teach your children to engage in helping behaviour throughout their lives, you could ...
If you want to teach your children to engage in helping behaviour throughout their lives, you could do which of the following?
a. Provide them with a reward every time they help someone else
b. Model helping behaviour
c. Punish them ev
cikolata   5   1 Reply
5 days ago
According to information presented in your text, which of the following would be considered a more ...
According to information presented in your text, which of the following would be considered a more ...
According to information presented in your text, which of the following would be considered a more effective way to increase helping behaviour?
a. Remind people of how good they will feel if they help others
b. Require people to help
c
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
Which of the following is NOT one of the traits associated with an altruistic personality?a. ...
Which of the following is NOT one of the traits associated with an altruistic personality?a. ...
Which of the following is NOT one of the traits associated with an altruistic personality?
a. Empathy
b. Internal locus of control
c. Low egocentrism
d. High self-esteem
hannus   6   1 Reply
5 days ago
Researchers have found that mimicry leads to:a. decreased helping.b. more charitable donations.c. a ...
Researchers have found that mimicry leads to:a. decreased helping.b. more charitable donations.c. a ...
Researchers have found that mimicry leads to:
a. decreased helping.
b. more charitable donations.
c. a negative mood.
d. less prosocial behaviour.
cikolata   5   1 Reply
5 days ago
Which of the following best describes the relationship between mimicry and helping?a. Mimicry ...
Which of the following best describes the relationship between mimicry and helping?a. Mimicry ...
Which of the following best describes the relationship between mimicry and helping?
a. Mimicry decreases helping because those who are mimicked feel offended.
b. Mimicry decreases helping due to the just-world hypothesis.
c. Mimicry i
hannus   4   1 Reply
5 days ago
________ are more likely to receive help than are _________.a. Heterosexuals; homosexualsb. ...
________ are more likely to receive help than are _________.a. Heterosexuals; homosexualsb. ...
________ are more likely to receive help than are _________.
a. Heterosexuals; homosexuals
b. Homosexuals; heterosexuals
c. Liberals; conservatives
d. Conservatives; liberals
hannus   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
Which of the following is true regarding helping and attractiveness?a. Men are more likely to help ...
Which of the following is true regarding helping and attractiveness?a. Men are more likely to help ...
Which of the following is true regarding helping and attractiveness?
a. Men are more likely to help attractive women than unattractive women.
b. Women are more likely to help attractive women than unattractive women.
c. Women are more
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
You have just experienced the death of a loved one and are in need of encouragement, empathy, and ...
You have just experienced the death of a loved one and are in need of encouragement, empathy, and ...
You have just experienced the death of a loved one and are in need of encouragement, empathy, and support. You might be more likely to receive help from:
a. your dad.
b. your mom.
c. your brother.
d. your neighbour, Jim.
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
Based on information presented in your textbook, if you were trapped in a burning building, who ...
Based on information presented in your textbook, if you were trapped in a burning building, who ...
Based on information presented in your textbook, if you were trapped in a burning building, who might be most likely to come to your aid?
a. A man
b. An elderly person
c. A woman
d. A low self-monitor
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
Research suggests that men and women differ in helping behaviour in which of the following ways?a. ...
Research suggests that men and women differ in helping behaviour in which of the following ways?a. ...
Research suggests that men and women differ in helping behaviour in which of the following ways?
a. Men are more likely to perform ‘heroic’ acts of helping.
b. Women are more likely to perform ‘heroic’ acts of helping.
c. Men are more
hannus   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
You are more likely to help someone who:a. shares your birthday.b. likes different activities than ...
You are more likely to help someone who:a. shares your birthday.b. likes different activities than ...
You are more likely to help someone who:
a. shares your birthday.
b. likes different activities than you do.
c. does not share your birthday.
d. who lives in a different state.
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
Which of the following factors has NOT been found to increase helping behaviour?a. Perceived ...
Which of the following factors has NOT been found to increase helping behaviour?a. Perceived ...
Which of the following factors has NOT been found to increase helping behaviour?
a. Perceived similarity
b. Increased self-awareness
c. A negative mood
d. Increased attractiveness
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
People who are self-aware are _______ to help others.a. more likelyb. less likelyc. unlikelyd. not ...
People who are self-aware are _______ to help others.a. more likelyb. less likelyc. unlikelyd. not ...
People who are self-aware are _______ to help others.
a. more likely
b. less likely
c. unlikely
d. not able
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
Laura is affiliated with the Conservative Party and identifies herself as Catholic. Based on this ...
Laura is affiliated with the Conservative Party and identifies herself as Catholic. Based on this ...
Laura is affiliated with the Conservative Party and identifies herself as Catholic. Based on this information, who would Laura be most likely to help?
a. John, a Catholic man who contracted AIDS from unsafe sex
b. Dawn, a Catholic mother wh
hannus   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
If you have fallen and hurt your ankle, which of the following tactics would lead someone to help yo
If you have fallen and hurt your ankle, which of the following tactics would lead someone to help yo
If you have fallen and hurt your ankle, which of the following tactics would lead someone to help you in this situation?
a. Yelling that you have fallen and making it clear that you need help
b. Trying not to panic anyone and calmly attempt
cikolata   3   1 Reply
5 days ago
The philosophy behind the Good Samaritan law in Europe is to:a. protect people from being prosecuted ...
The philosophy behind the Good Samaritan law in Europe is to:a. protect people from being prosecuted ...
The philosophy behind the Good Samaritan law in Europe is to:
a. protect people from being prosecuted if they hurt someone who they are trying to help.
b. persuade people to help only if they feel it is necessary.
c. punish people for
cikolata   42   1 Reply
6 days ago
Which of the following is NOT a specific step described in the decision model of bystander ...
Which of the following is NOT a specific step described in the decision model of bystander ...
Which of the following is NOT a specific step described in the decision model of bystander intervention?
a. Notice the emergency
b. Interpret the situation as an emergency
c. Weigh the pros and cons of helping
d. Feel personal res
hannus   36   1 Reply
6 days ago
_______ describes the five steps that must be met before a bystander will intervene to help in an ...
_______ describes the five steps that must be met before a bystander will intervene to help in an ...
_______ describes the five steps that must be met before a bystander will intervene to help in an emergency.
a. The decision model of bystander intervention
b. The empathy-altruism model of prosocial behaviour
c. The cost-benefit analy
cikolata   12   1 Reply
6 days ago
In the fourth step of the decision model of bystander intervention, people must decide how to help. ...
In the fourth step of the decision model of bystander intervention, people must decide how to help. ...
In the fourth step of the decision model of bystander intervention, people must decide how to help. What will make it easier for people to choose to help at this stage of the model?
a. If there is a solution that is readily apparent to the bysta
cikolata   10   1 Reply
6 days ago
When an individual feels less personal responsibility to help this is known as________.a. diffusion ...
When an individual feels less personal responsibility to help this is known as________.a. diffusion ...
When an individual feels less personal responsibility to help this is known as________.
a. diffusion of responsibility
b. reciprocity
c. pluralistic ignorance
d. kin selection
cikolata   13   1 Reply
6 days ago
_________ refers to the phenomenon in which the greater number of people that are present, the less ...
_________ refers to the phenomenon in which the greater number of people that are present, the less ...
_________ 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.
a. The diffusion of responsibility
b. The bystander effect
c. Pluralistic ignorance
cikolata   6   1 Reply
6 days ago
In 1968, Darley and Latane conducted a study where they exposed participants to a clear emergency in ...
In 1968, Darley and Latane conducted a study where they exposed participants to a clear emergency in ...
In 1968, Darley and Latane conducted a study where they exposed participants to a clear emergency in which they heard the sounds of another student having an epileptic seizure. They found that participants who were alone were faster to report the eme
cikolata   7   1 Reply
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