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Human Cooperation and Altruistic Behavior Quiz

#1

Which theory suggests that humans cooperate and exhibit altruistic behavior because it enhances the survival of their genes?

Evolutionary psychology
Explanation

Evolutionary psychology proposes that altruistic behavior enhances the survival of genes through cooperation.

#2

What term refers to a behavior that benefits others at a cost to oneself?

Altruism
Explanation

Altruism is a behavior benefiting others at a personal cost.

#3

Which experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram demonstrated the willingness of participants to obey authority, even if it meant harming others?

Milgram experiment
Explanation

Milgram's experiment demonstrated obedience to authority, even with harm to others.

#4

According to the reciprocal altruism theory proposed by Robert Trivers, what conditions are necessary for altruistic behavior to evolve?

Repeated interactions
Explanation

Reciprocal altruism, by Trivers, requires repeated interactions for altruistic behavior to evolve.

#5

What term describes the tendency for individuals to cooperate more readily with those who are similar to them?

Homophily
Explanation

Homophily is the tendency to cooperate more with similar individuals.

#6

Which psychological concept refers to the phenomenon where individuals tend to slack off when working in a group compared to when working alone?

Social loafing
Explanation

Social loafing is the tendency to slack off in a group compared to individual work.

#7

Which experiment conducted by Solomon Asch demonstrated the influence of group pressure on conformity?

Asch conformity experiment
Explanation

Asch's conformity experiment showed how group pressure influences conformity.

#8

Which concept in game theory explains why individuals might cooperate even when it seems irrational to do so?

Tit for tat
Explanation

Tit for tat in game theory explains irrational cooperation for mutual benefit.

#9

Which hormone is often associated with prosocial behavior, empathy, and bonding?

Oxytocin
Explanation

Oxytocin is linked to prosocial behavior, empathy, and bonding.

#10

Who proposed the 'tragedy of the commons' concept, which suggests that individuals acting in their self-interest can ultimately deplete a shared resource?

Garrett Hardin
Explanation

Garrett Hardin proposed the 'tragedy of the commons,' where self-interest can deplete shared resources.

#11

According to the social exchange theory, individuals engage in altruistic behavior when they believe that the benefits outweigh the costs. What term is used to describe this evaluation?

Cost-benefit analysis
Explanation

Social exchange theory involves altruistic behavior based on a cost-benefit analysis.

#12

Who developed the concept of inclusive fitness to explain the evolution of altruistic behavior?

W. D. Hamilton
Explanation

W. D. Hamilton developed inclusive fitness to explain the evolution of altruistic behavior.

#13

Which factor, proposed by Robert Axelrod, suggests that cooperation can evolve when individuals interact repeatedly and have the opportunity to punish defectors?

Tit for tat
Explanation

Robert Axelrod's factor for cooperation evolution is 'tit for tat,' punishing defectors in repeated interactions.

#14

Who coined the term 'ego depletion' to describe the idea that self-control and willpower are exhaustible resources?

Roy Baumeister
Explanation

Roy Baumeister coined 'ego depletion' to describe the exhaustion of self-control and willpower.

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