Understanding Prosocial Behavior and Bystander Intervention Quiz

Test your knowledge of social psychology with questions on prosocial behavior, bystander effect, and intervention factors.

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Which of the following is an example of prosocial behavior?

Ignoring someone in need

Helping a stranger carry groceries

Bullying a classmate

Stealing from a friend

What is altruism?

The tendency to only help those who can reciprocate the favor

The tendency to help others without expecting anything in return

The tendency to only help family members

The tendency to help others for personal gain

What is the bystander effect often attributed to?

Diffusion of responsibility

Increased group cohesion

Heightened sense of empathy

Decreased social norms

What is the Good Samaritan law?

A law that punishes people for not helping in emergency situations

A law that protects individuals from legal liability when they assist others in need

A law that requires bystanders to intervene in all emergencies

A law that only applies to medical professionals

What is meant by the term 'prosocial behavior'?

Behavior that benefits others or society as a whole

Behavior that harms others

Behavior motivated by self-interest

Behavior that is neutral in its impact on others

What is the bystander effect?

The tendency for people to be less likely to help in an emergency if others are present

The tendency for people to intervene in emergencies regardless of the presence of others

The tendency for people to only help those they know personally

The tendency for people to ignore emergencies

Which of the following factors influence bystander intervention?

Group size

Ambiguity of the situation

Cohesiveness of the group

All of the above

Which of the following is an example of indirect bystander intervention?

Calling emergency services

Directly confronting the person causing harm

Ignoring the situation

Leaving the scene

What is the social exchange theory?

The theory that people help others because it is rewarding for them

The theory that people help others out of a sense of duty or moral obligation

The theory that people help others only when they expect something in return

The theory that people help others because of genetic predisposition

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Which of the following is a potential consequence of prosocial behavior?

Increased likelihood of conflict

Decreased sense of community

Enhanced reputation

Reduced emotional well-being

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What is meant by the term 'empathic concern'?

The ability to understand another person's perspective

The tendency to feel sympathy for others in distress

The inclination to avoid helping others

The willingness to prioritize self-interest over helping others

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What is diffusion of responsibility in the context of bystander intervention?

The tendency for responsibility to be spread among all bystanders, leading to a decrease in individual responsibility

The tendency for one bystander to take full responsibility in an emergency

The tendency for bystanders to act aggressively in emergency situations

The tendency for bystanders to avoid responsibility altogether

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According to research, which of the following is NOT a way to increase bystander intervention?

Educating people about the bystander effect

Increasing the number of bystanders

Making it clear what action is needed

Empowering individuals to take action

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What is pluralistic ignorance?

The tendency for bystanders to intervene in ambiguous situations

The tendency for bystanders to misinterpret the reactions of others and assume no help is needed

The tendency for bystanders to seek help from multiple sources

The tendency for bystanders to prioritize their own safety over helping others

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences whether someone will intervene in an emergency?

Perceived costs of intervention

Personal values

Social norms

Education level

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What role does gender play in bystander intervention?

Men are more likely to intervene than women

Women are more likely to intervene than men

Gender has no significant impact on intervention rates

Intervention rates depend on the specific context and individuals involved, rather than gender

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What is the relationship between empathy and prosocial behavior?

Empathy always leads to prosocial behavior

There is no relationship between empathy and prosocial behavior

Empathy can influence prosocial behavior, but other factors also play a role

Prosocial behavior diminishes empathy over time