#1
Which of the following is an example of prosocial behavior?
Donating to a charity
ExplanationAltruistic act of contributing to societal welfare.
#2
According to the reciprocity norm, what is the expected response when someone helps us?
We should help them in return
ExplanationMutual exchange of assistance is expected.
#3
What is the term for helping behavior that benefits the helper in some way?
Egoism
ExplanationSelf-interested helping motivated by personal gain.
#4
Which theory suggests that people are more likely to help those who are genetically similar to them?
Kin selection theory
ExplanationAltruism towards genetically related individuals enhances inclusive fitness.
#5
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help in a crowded situation?
Diffusion of responsibility
ExplanationReduced sense of individual responsibility amidst a larger group.
#6
What is the term for the act of helping others with the expectation of receiving something in return?
Reciprocity
ExplanationAltruism driven by the expectation of future benefits.
#7
What is the bystander effect in social psychology?
The tendency for people to be less likely to help when in a group
ExplanationReduced individual responsibility in a group setting.
#8
Which theory suggests that individuals help others in order to relieve their own distress?
Empathy-altruism hypothesis
ExplanationAltruism motivated by empathy towards others' suffering.
#9
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help in an emergency situation if others are present?
Diffusion of responsibility
ExplanationDiminished sense of personal responsibility due to the presence of others.
#10
Which factor is NOT a component of the empathy-altruism hypothesis?
Cost-benefit analysis
ExplanationAltruistic actions are not solely driven by weighing costs and benefits.
#11
Which type of attachment style is associated with higher levels of prosocial behavior?
Secure attachment
ExplanationStrong emotional bonds facilitate altruistic tendencies.
#12
Which factor is NOT typically associated with decreased likelihood of prosocial behavior?
Being in a good mood
ExplanationPositive mood generally promotes altruistic actions.
#13
Which factor is NOT typically associated with increased likelihood of prosocial behavior?
Perceived time pressure
ExplanationTime constraints tend to inhibit altruistic actions.
#14
What is the term used to describe the tendency to believe that people get what they deserve, whether good or bad?
Just-world hypothesis
ExplanationAssumption of fairness in outcomes based on deservingness.
#15
Which factor is NOT a determinant of whether bystanders intervene in an emergency?
The gender of the victim
ExplanationGender of the victim typically does not influence bystander intervention.
#16
What is the term for the tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors while ignoring situational factors?
Fundamental attribution error
ExplanationOveremphasis on personal traits rather than environmental influences.
#17
Which of the following is NOT a component of the social cognitive theory of prosocial behavior?
Reciprocity norm
ExplanationReciprocity norm is not a component of social cognitive theory.