Question 1

Ben is trying to hitch-hike a ride into the city after his car broke down on the highway. He will have the most success in getting help from others if he

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A)   begs for a ride.
B)   pretends that he is injured.
C)   makes sure that the other driver knows that they will never see him again.
D)   looks the driver directly in the eye.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Research by Bickman and colleagues shows that

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A)   over-the-telephone comments substantially boosted reporting witnessed crimes.
B)   face-to-face comments substantially boosted reporting witnessing crimes.
C)   mail comments substantially boosted reporting witnessing crimes.
D)   all of these choices.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The mood-enhancing effects of altruism appear to be the result of

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A)   genetic predispositions.
B)   informational influence.
C)   socialization.
D)   evolutionary processes.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A major weakness of social-exchange theory is that it

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A)   is impossible to test experimentally.
B)   fails to account for the reciprocal exchange of favours.
C)   easily degenerates into explaining-by-naming.
D)   ignores the role of internal self-rewards in motivating altruism.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Researchers studying helping behaviour

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A)   agree that some acts are truly altruistic and are performed only to increase another's welfare.
B)   agree that all helpful acts are either obviously or subtly egoistic.
C)   debate whether some acts are truly altruistic and performed simply to increase another's welfare.
D)   agree that all helpful acts are unconsciously motivated by gene survival.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

According to the text, a possible explanation for why people far from home leave tips for waiters is that

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A)   it makes them feel less homesick.
B)   they expect to be treated better from those waiters in the future.
C)   they know waiters are in need of money.
D)   it makes them feel good about themselves.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Explain the various effects of negative feelings (e.g., guilt, grief, anger) on helping.

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Question 8

Since we are born selfish, evolutionary psychologists such as Richard Dawkins propose that we attempt to

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A)   develop a drug that will encourage altruism.
B)   develop an "altruistic gene."
C)   teach altruism.
D)   live only in small, isolated communities.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

According to the text, which of the following is a possible explanation for why are people kind to strangers they will never see again?

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A)   They expect to be treated well themselves in the future.
B)   It gives them a feeling of satisfaction.
C)   They know the stranger is in need of help.
D)   It makes them overcome feelings of loneliness.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Genuine (and empathy-based)  altruism is associated with helping

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A)   only people that we know.
B)   strangers, friends, and even rivals.
C)   anyone for the common good.
D)   only strangers that we find we identify with.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Moira just won a school lottery fund for $4000. She is thrilled and is trying to figure out how to spend her money. Which of the following options would be associated with the greatest feelings of happiness and internal reward for Moira?

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A)   She goes on a shopping spree and spends the money on things she could never afford to buy otherwise.
B)   She goes on a shopping spree and buys her Mom a new bed because she knows how badly her mother needs one.
C)   She goes on a shopping spree and spends her money on a bunch of items that she really needed to buy.
D)   She takes the money to the bank and deposits it into her savings account, and wants to be responsible with her money.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Greg went to a specialty store to find a gift for his girlfriend. He noticed a shelf of blown-glass figurines that said "do not pick up these figurines!". He ignored the sign and started picking up pieces that he liked. The store clerk came over and admonished Greg for his actions, telling him "Hey! Didn't you read the sign? Don't pick up the figurines as you could break them!". Greg felt bad and guilty for being inconsiderate. Suddenly, a shopper next to him dropped her purse and spilled its contents all over the floor. Given the principles of helping behaviour,

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A)   Greg will likely not help the woman because he is preoccupied with feeling bad.
B)   Greg's feelings of guilt will not be associated with his helping behaviour.
C)   Greg is more likely to help the woman collect the items from her purse.
D)   Greg will be embarrassed that the clerk gave him heck and leave the store.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

In a study by Latané and Rodin, a female experimenter apparently fell and hurt her ankle. What percentage of participants who were alone offered help?

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A)   100
B)   70
C)   40
D)   10E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Compare and evaluate the three theories of altruism.

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Question 15

You are the leader of a work team. During the four-month job, any one of the members might have a very busy day and need help from the others. What is the best way to ensure that the workers will be willing to help each other out, if necessary?

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A)   Make sure that one person is paid more than all the others, and that person will be the designated helper.
B)   Give each person a comfortable, private, isolated office in which to do their work.
C)   Set up all the workers in the same area of the building, where they'll see each other regularly.
D)   Promise all the workers that there will be a big party at the end of the job.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Explain the relationship between the norm of social responsibility and attributions about those in need of help.

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Question 17

A classmate of Bianca's wants to borrow Bianca's notes to study for an upcoming exam. Research suggests that Bianca is most likely to agree if the woman says she needs the notes because she

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A)   takes inadequate notes.
B)   doesn't like this class as well as her other courses.
C)   has been absent due to illness.
D)   has not been able to concentrate in class.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

What is the bystander effect? Discuss the three main circumstances that inhibit bystander intervention.

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Question 19

Preliminary indications of research on personality traits are that those high in ______________ are most likely to be concerned and helpful.

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A)   femininity, assertiveness, and dominance
B)   emotionality, empathy, and self-efficacy
C)   masculinity, sympathy, and nurturance
D)   sensitivity, compassion, and introversionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

According to the text, the notion of egoism has fallen into disrepute because

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A)   it fails to take into account people's internal motives.
B)   it is vulnerable to the criticism of circular explanation.
C)   it defines rewards and costs independently of altruistic behaviour.
D)   None of these choicesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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