Question 1

Solomon and Solomon (1978) found that bystanders who ________ were more likely to offer aid to a sick person.

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A)  remained anonymous
B)  identified themselves to one another by name and age
C)  physically resembled the person
D)  were the same sex as the personE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Identify a true statement about gender differences in helping behavior.

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A)  Men are the majority of callers to radio counseling programs.
B)  Women are twice as likely to seek medical and psychiatric help than men.
C)  Women offered more help when the persons in need were men.
D)  Men more often welcome help from friends.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Our eagerness to do well after doing something bad reflects our need to:

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A)  merely reduce private guilt.
B)  reclaim a positive public image only.
C)  both reduce private guilt and reclaim a positive public image.
D)  neither reduce private guilt nor reclaim a positive public image.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Ashley,an intelligent medical student,supports poor children in her neighborhood.She tutors them without accepting anything in return.According to the social-exchange theory,Ashley demonstrates ________ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  pluralistic ignorance
B)  the reciprocity norm
C)  the bystander effect
D)  the social-responsibility normE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Mr.Lemming's neighbors mowed his lawn,but he was too sick and weak to reciprocate.We can predict that Mr.Lemming is likely to feel:

Accepted Answer

A)  demeaned because he cannot return the help.
B)  angry at his neighbors.
C)  grateful and happy.
D)  proud and unthreatened.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

When Darley and Batson (1973) staged an ambiguous emergency (a man slumped in a doorway) in front of seminary students,they found that:

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A)  seminary students were more helpful than the average bystander was.
B)  the bystander effect does not apply to religious people.
C)  students were less helpful if they were late for an appointment.
D)  students who were on their way to give a lecture on the parable of the Good Samaritan were more helpful.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

When Will sees other people crying,he cries too,and when he sees someone who is embarrassed,he feels embarrassed.Will would likely receive a high score on a measure of:

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A)  reciprocity.
B)  narcissism.
C)  guilt.
D)  empathy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Grace,a young housewife,understands the pain of her friend,Martha,who recently lost her husband.Grace does everything in her capacity to help Martha because she thinks that if she were in Martha's situation,Martha would have definitely helped.According to evolutionary psychology,Grace exhibits ________ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  egoism
B)  elevation
C)  kin selection
D)  empathyE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

According to sociologist Gouldner (1960) ,which of the following defines the reciprocity norm?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the finding that a person is less likely to provide help when there are other bystanders.
B)  It is the expectation that people will help those needing help.
C)  It is the expectation that people will help,not hurt,those who have helped them.
D)  It is the mutual support and cooperation enabled by a social network.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Aidan,a young social activist,fights for the cause of the poor people,and he stages many protests in their support.He writes to various government officials regarding the welfare measures for needy people.He works for the poor without accepting any benefits in return.According to the social-exchange theory,Aidan's act exemplifies ________ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  group selection
B)  altruism
C)  reciprocity
D)  egoismE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Hoffman (1981) reported that infants cry more when they hear another infant crying.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  egoism.
B)  empathy.
C)  altruism.
D)  harmony.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In the context of internal rewards for doing good,there are a few consistent findings in psychology that ________ people are helpful people.

Accepted Answer

A)  happy
B)  well-rested
C)  well-educated
D)  easygoingE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Around the world,compared to nonreligious people,which of the following is true of highly religious people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highly religious people have higher incomes.
B)  Highly religious people give more to charities.
C)  Highly religious people volunteer less often.
D)  Highly religious people are less likely to help strangers.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

According to Robert Putnam (2000) ,membership in ________ was most closely associated with other forms of civic involvement,like voting,jury service,community projects,and giving to charity.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-help groups
B)  service clubs
C)  hobby clubs
D)  religious groupsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

In a study by Latané and Rodin (1969) ,a female experimenter apparently fell and hurt her ankle.When pairs of strangers confronted the emergency,what percentage offered help?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 percent
B)  70 percent
C)  40 percent
D)  10 percentE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

In an enactment of the Good Samaritan situation,Darley and Batson (1973) studied the helpfulness of Princeton seminarians in order to assess whether helping behavior was influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  religious education.
B)  age differences.
C)  gender differences.
D)  time pressures.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Katherine,her daughter,and some of Katherine's friends are boating in a river.Suddenly,their boat capsizes because of strong currents.Katherine is able to hold onto a log of wood,and she puts all efforts to save her daughter.She prioritizes her daughter's life over those of her friends.According to evolutionary psychology,which of the following is exemplified in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  social capital
B)  kin selection
C)  pluralistic ignorance
D)  reciprocityE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Darley and Latané described a sequence of decisions a bystander must make before he or she will intervene in an emergency.Which of the following is NOT one of the specific steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  noticing the incident
B)  interpreting the incident as an emergency
C)  assessing the victim's desire for help
D)  assuming personal responsibility for interveningE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

From an evolutionary perspective,it would be most difficult to explain why:

Accepted Answer

A)  John paid his son's hospital bill.
B)  Phyllis helped her mother clean the house.
C)  William helped his next-door neighbor paint his house.
D)  Ruth risked her life to save a stranger from being murdered.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Identify a true statement about the social-responsibility norm across various cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  People in collectivistic cultures are least in favor of the social-responsibility norm.
B)  In the United States,people do receive compassion when they are victims of natural disaster.
C)  People in the United States show stronger support for the social-responsibility norm than those in India.
D)  In determining help,cultures avoid the practice of tying responses to attributes.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 12: Helping

Hoffman (1981) reported that infants cry more when they hear another infant crying.This is an example of:

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In a study by Latané and Rodin (1969) ,a female experimenter apparently fell and hurt her ankle.When pairs of strangers confronted the emergency,what percentage offered help?

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According to Robert Putnam (2000) ,membership in ________ was most closely associated with other forms of civic involvement,like voting,jury service,community projects,and giving to charity.

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Around the world,compared to nonreligious people,which of the following is true of highly religious people?

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When Will sees other people crying,he cries too,and when he sees someone who is embarrassed,he feels embarrassed.Will would likely receive a high score on a measure of:

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In the context of internal rewards for doing good,there are a few consistent findings in psychology that ________ people are helpful people.

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Identify a true statement about gender differences in helping behavior.

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When Darley and Batson (1973) staged an ambiguous emergency (a man slumped in a doorway) in front of seminary students,they found that:

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Darley and Latané described a sequence of decisions a bystander must make before he or she will intervene in an emergency.Which of the following is NOT one of the specific steps?

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According to sociologist Gouldner (1960) ,which of the following defines the reciprocity norm?

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Ashley,an intelligent medical student,supports poor children in her neighborhood.She tutors them without accepting anything in return.According to the social-exchange theory,Ashley demonstrates ________ in this scenario.

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Mr.Lemming's neighbors mowed his lawn,but he was too sick and weak to reciprocate.We can predict that Mr.Lemming is likely to feel:

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Our eagerness to do well after doing something bad reflects our need to:

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In an enactment of the Good Samaritan situation,Darley and Batson (1973) studied the helpfulness of Princeton seminarians in order to assess whether helping behavior was influenced by:

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Solomon and Solomon (1978) found that bystanders who ________ were more likely to offer aid to a sick person.

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Identify a true statement about the social-responsibility norm across various cultures.

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From an evolutionary perspective,it would be most difficult to explain why:

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Hoffman (1981) reported that infants cry more when they hear another infant crying.This is an example of:

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In a study by Latané and Rodin (1969) ,a female experimenter apparently fell and hurt her ankle.When pairs of strangers confronted the emergency,what percentage offered help?

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According to Robert Putnam (2000) ,membership in ________ was most closely associated with other forms of civic involvement,like voting,jury service,community projects,and giving to charity.

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Around the world,compared to nonreligious people,which of the following is true of highly religious people?

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When Will sees other people crying,he cries too,and when he sees someone who is embarrassed,he feels embarrassed.Will would likely receive a high score on a measure of:

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In the context of internal rewards for doing good,there are a few consistent findings in psychology that ________ people are helpful people.

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Identify a true statement about gender differences in helping behavior.

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When Darley and Batson (1973) staged an ambiguous emergency (a man slumped in a doorway) in front of seminary students,they found that:

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Darley and Latané described a sequence of decisions a bystander must make before he or she will intervene in an emergency.Which of the following is NOT one of the specific steps?

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According to sociologist Gouldner (1960) ,which of the following defines the reciprocity norm?

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Ashley,an intelligent medical student,supports poor children in her neighborhood.She tutors them without accepting anything in return.According to the social-exchange theory,Ashley demonstrates ________ in this scenario.

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Mr.Lemming's neighbors mowed his lawn,but he was too sick and weak to reciprocate.We can predict that Mr.Lemming is likely to feel:

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Our eagerness to do well after doing something bad reflects our need to:

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In an enactment of the Good Samaritan situation,Darley and Batson (1973) studied the helpfulness of Princeton seminarians in order to assess whether helping behavior was influenced by:

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