Deck 12: Helping

Question 1

Identify the steps in Latané and Darley's "decision tree" of helping. Based on this model, how could you increase your chances of getting someone to help you in an emergency?

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

Review the research on the role of the number of bystanders in helping. Be sure to include a discussion of noticing, interpreting, and assuming responsibility.

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

A young social activist fights for people who rely upon welfare assistance. He organizes and participates in protests and lobbies government officials to improve access to services. He does this without compensation or expectation of recognition. According to the social-exchange theory, the activist exemplifies ________ in this scenario.

A) altruism
B) egoism
C) reciprocity
D) group selection

Answer 3

altruism

Question 4

Compare and contrast Batson and Cialdini's research on genuine altruism.

Question 5

According to evolutionary psychology, describe the process of kin selection as a reason for helping others.

Question 6

What does the research on the role of religious faith in helping conclude?

Question 7

Summarize Darley and Batson's classic 1973 study on the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Question 8

What is "genuine altruism"? Give an example.

Question 9

A medical student devotes some of her free time to tutoring underprivileged children in her neighborhood. She does this without compensation. According to the social-exchange theory, the medical student demonstrates ________ in this scenario.

A) pluralistic ignorance
B) the social-responsibility norm
C) the reciprocity norm
D) the bystander effect