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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Which experiment conducted by Albert Bandura demonstrated observational learning and the role of imitation in aggressive behavior?

Bobo doll experiment

Explanation

Albert Bandura's Bobo doll experiment demonstrated observational learning and imitation in aggressive behavior.

#10

What term refers to the tendency to help those who are in close physical proximity or are similar to oneself?

Homophily

Explanation

Homophily refers to the tendency to help those physically close or similar.

#11

In the context of altruistic behavior, what does the term 'kin selection' refer to?

The tendency to help those who are genetically related to oneself

Explanation

Kin selection in altruistic behavior refers to helping genetically related individuals.

#12

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals may engage in altruistic behavior as a way to reduce their own distress?

Negative state relief model

Explanation

The negative state relief model suggests altruistic behavior as a means to reduce personal distress.

#13

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals tend to conform to group norms even if they personally disagree with them?

Normative influence

Explanation

Normative influence is the tendency to conform to group norms despite personal disagreement.

#14

Who conducted the 'Robbers Cave Experiment' to study intergroup conflict and cooperation among boys at a summer camp?

Muzafer Sherif

Explanation

Muzafer Sherif conducted the 'Robbers Cave Experiment' studying intergroup conflict and cooperation.

#15

Which hormone has been linked to aggressive behavior and is sometimes referred to as the 'stress hormone'?

Cortisol

Explanation

Cortisol, the 'stress hormone,' is linked to aggressive behavior.

#16

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

Oxytocin

Explanation

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

#17

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.

#18

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.

#19

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.

#20

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.

#21

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.

#22

Which concept, proposed by Robert Cialdini, suggests that people are more likely to comply with a request if they have previously agreed to a smaller request?

Foot-in-the-door technique

Explanation

The foot-in-the-door technique suggests compliance is more likely after agreeing to a smaller request.

#23

According to the empathy-altruism hypothesis, what motivates altruistic behavior when individuals feel empathy towards someone in need?

Pleasure in helping others

Explanation

The empathy-altruism hypothesis suggests pleasure in helping others as the motivation for altruistic behavior.

#24

According to social identity theory, what do individuals tend to do to enhance their self-esteem?

Form positive intergroup comparisons

Explanation

Social identity theory suggests forming positive intergroup comparisons to enhance self-esteem.

#25

Who proposed the 'two-factor theory of emotion', which suggests that emotional experiences are based on both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation?

Stanley Schachter

Explanation

Stanley Schachter proposed the 'two-factor theory of emotion,' linking emotional experiences to both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.

Human Cooperation and Altruistic Behavior Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which experiment conducted by Albert Bandura demonstrated observational learning and the role of imitation in aggressive behavior?

What term refers to the tendency to help those who are in close physical proximity or are similar to oneself?

In the context of altruistic behavior, what does the term 'kin selection' refer to?

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals may engage in altruistic behavior as a way to reduce their own distress?

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals tend to conform to group norms even if they personally disagree with them?

Who conducted the 'Robbers Cave Experiment' to study intergroup conflict and cooperation among boys at a summer camp?

Which hormone has been linked to aggressive behavior and is sometimes referred to as the 'stress hormone'?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Which concept, proposed by Robert Cialdini, suggests that people are more likely to comply with a request if they have previously agreed to a smaller request?

According to the empathy-altruism hypothesis, what motivates altruistic behavior when individuals feel empathy towards someone in need?

According to social identity theory, what do individuals tend to do to enhance their self-esteem?

Who proposed the 'two-factor theory of emotion', which suggests that emotional experiences are based on both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation?

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