Altruism and Human Behavior Quiz Explore key concepts in altruism, reciprocity, and social behavior. Test your knowledge with questions on empathy-altruism hypothesis, bystander effect & more.
#1
What is altruism?A behavior that benefits others at a cost to oneself
A behavior that only benefits oneself
A behavior that harms others intentionally
A behavior that is neutral and has no impact on others
#2
In the context of altruistic behavior, what is 'prosocial behavior'?Behavior that benefits oneself
Behavior that benefits others
Behavior that harms others
Behavior that has no impact on anyone
#3
Who is often associated with the theory of reciprocal altruism?Charles Darwin
Sigmund Freud
John Watson
Robert Trivers
#4
In the context of altruism, what does 'kin selection' refer to?Helping individuals who are genetically unrelated
Helping individuals who are genetically related
Avoiding any form of social interaction
Helping only oneself
#5
Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are motivated to help others in order to reduce their own distress or negative emotions?Social Exchange Theory
Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Negative-State Relief Model
#6
According to the 'bystander effect,' what is the likelihood of receiving help in an emergency situation when more people are present?Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
Depends on the nature of the emergency
#7
What is the 'helper's high' in the context of altruism?A feeling of exhaustion after helping others
A sense of accomplishment and well-being after helping others
A negative emotional state after engaging in altruistic acts
A term used to describe the reluctance to help others
#8
Which hormone is often associated with prosocial behavior and altruism?Cortisol
Testosterone
Oxytocin
Insulin
#9
What is the 'empathy-altruism hypothesis' proposed by Daniel Batson?People help others because they feel empathy for them
Empathy and altruism are unrelated
Altruism is solely driven by personal gain
Empathy hinders altruistic behavior
#10
Which experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram investigated people's willingness to obey authority figures, even if it meant harming others?Little Albert Experiment
Stanford Prison Experiment
Milgram Obedience Experiment
Asch Conformity Experiment
#11
Which perspective in psychology suggests that altruistic behavior may have evolved because it enhances the survival and reproductive success of genes?Behavioral Perspective
Evolutionary Perspective
Humanistic Perspective
Cognitive Perspective
#12
According to the social identity theory, people are more likely to help those who belong to the same ______ as them.Country
Religion
Social group
Occupation
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