Question 1

Pete is gay, a student studying biology, and lives in Colorado. According to the discussion in your text, which of the following GO-FUND ME pages will Pete most likely donate to?

Accepted Answer

Pete is most likely to donate to Jorge, a young gay student who was beaten up and left seriously injured, since they share a common identity as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Question 2

Research has demonstrated that people will help in-group members because __________.

Accepted Answer

Research has demonstrated that people will help in-group members because they have feelings of empathy.

Question 3

A woman has just been in a car accident and needs someone to get her out of her car. A man has AIDS and needs someone to take him to the hospital for ongoing treatments. According to the research on gender differences in prosocial behavior, which of the following is most likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

Research on gender differences in prosocial behavior suggests that men are more likely to engage in heroic, risk-taking forms of helping (such as rescuing someone from a car accident), while women are more likely to engage in nurturing, long-term forms of helping (such as caring for someone with a chronic illness).

Question 4

Of the following people, who would be most likely to be found working at the local food bank?

Accepted Answer

Jessica, a 20-year-old student, is likely to have more flexible time and may be involved in community service or volunteer work, such as at a food bank, compared to the others who may have more demanding jobs or commitments.

Question 5

According to research presented by the authors of your text, in which of the following cities would you be the most likely to be helped if you needed help crossing a busy street?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to research presented by the authors...

Question 6

In order to best predict whether people will help another person, it is best to know something about __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

Personality traits can play a crucial role in predicting helping behavior, but it's also important to consider the specific situation in which the help is needed. Factors like the urgency of the situation, the presence of others, and the perceived costs and rewards of helping can all influence whether someone is likely to offer assistance. Thus, knowing both about a person's personality and the characteristics of the situation provides the best chance of predicting helping behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following is the best example of someone with an altruistic personality?

Accepted Answer

While all of the options demonstrate some level of altruism, choice C is the best example of someone with an altruistic personality as Lori not only volunteers her time running a women's shelter but also regularly gives to charities, showing a consistent pattern of selfless behavior. Cassie helping her sister is a kind act, but it is a one-time occurrence, Jack donating a kidney is a significant act of generosity but it is limited to just one person, and Scott helping his landlord wash her car is more of a transactional act, as he is hoping to receive something in return (permission to have a cat in his apartment).

Question 8

A(n) __________ is a group with which individuals identify and of which they feel they are members.

Accepted Answer

An in-group is a group that individuals identify with and feel they belong to.

Question 9

When it comes to helping behavior, __________.

Accepted Answer

There is no consistent difference between men and women in terms of their willingness to help. The type of help needed may influence who is more likely to provide assistance. For example, women may be more likely to provide emotional support, while men may be more likely to provide physical assistance. Cultural and situational factors may also play a role in determining who is more likely to help in a given situation.

Question 10

You know that Susan is a very helpful person. She spends many hours each week volunteering at a local homeless shelter; she donates a lot of money to charities, and she is always the first person to volunteer to organize something when your group of friends wants to get together. According to the research on the altruistic personality, you __________ that Susan would help carry a neighbor's groceries if the situation arose because __________.

Accepted Answer

While Susan's altruistic personality traits suggest that she may be inclined to help carry a neighbor's groceries, personality is not necessarily the only or most reliable predictor of prosocial behavior. Other factors, such as situational cues and social norms, can also influence whether someone chooses to engage in helpful behavior in a given situation. Therefore, it is not possible to be completely sure whether or not Susan would help in this specific scenario.

Question 11

A woman's car is stuck in the snow and she needs a push to get free. __________ is more likely to stop to help her out because __________.

Accepted Answer

According to traditional gender roles and societal expectations, men are often seen as the protectors, and stepping in to help a woman in need, such as pushing a car out of the snow, may be seen as an act of chivalry.

Question 12

Research has found an answer to the question of whether people will help out-group and in-group members. People help their in-group members because of __________ and out-group members because of __________.

Accepted Answer

People are more likely to help their in-group members due to empathy, as they can more easily relate to and understand the feelings and situations of those within their own group. On the other hand, helping out-group members is often motivated by rewards, which can be social, psychological, or material in nature.

Question 13

Researchers tested the hypothesis that rates of helping strangers would be higher in countries that valued simpatía. They staged helping incidents in twenty-three large cities and observed whether or not people helped. These researchers found __________.

Accepted Answer

The researchers found that helping tended to be higher in countries that valued simpatía, but was also high in some countries where this was not a value.

Question 14

Based on information presented by the authors of your text, complete the analogy about gender differences in helping behaviors. Men: __________ :: women: __________.

Accepted Answer

Men are more likely to engage in chivalrous acts of helping, which are often spontaneous and heroic, while women are more likely to engage in long-term nurturing behaviors, which involve caring and support over an extended period.

Question 15

Andrew would be more likely to help than Carol in which of the following situations, based purely on the gender differences discussed by the authors of your text?

Accepted Answer

According to the gender differences discussed in the text, men are more likely to engage in physical acts of heroism, such as diving in and saving a child who appears to be drowning. Therefore, Andrew would be more likely to help in this situation than Carol.

Question 16

The text discusses a cultural value, simpatía, prominent in Spanish-speaking countries. Although simpatía has no direct English translation, it generally refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

The text specifically states that simpatía refers to being "friendly, polite, and helpful." While the other options may be related to elements of simpatía, they do not fully encompass the cultural value.

Question 17

Men are more likely to help in __________, whereas women are likely to help in __________.

Accepted Answer

Research in social psychology suggests that men are more likely to engage in heroic, risk-taking behaviors, often in public settings, to help others. This is sometimes referred to as the "heroism effect." Women, on the other hand, are more likely to engage in helping behaviors that involve nurturing and long-term commitment, often in more private settings. This distinction reflects observed tendencies in how different genders may express prosocial behavior.

Question 18

According to research on the impact of religion on helping behavior, if Dr. Hinford, a devoutly religious man, makes a donation to a children's charity, he is most likely to do it __________.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals who are more religious are more likely to donate to a charitable organization that aligns with their religious beliefs. Therefore, Dr. Hinford, being a devoutly religious man, is most likely to make a donation to a children's charity that is religious, as opposed to leaving cash at the charity office, doing it at a press conference, or doing it to get his name on a plaque at the hospital.

Question 19

According to the gender differences presented by the authors of your text, generally speaking, __________ would be more likely to help an aging relative with daily tasks than __________.

Accepted Answer

According to the gender differences presented in the text, women are generally more likely than men to provide care for aging relatives and help with daily tasks. Therefore, option B (a woman; a man) is the correct choice.

Question 20

The altruistic personality refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

The altruistic personality refers to the qualities that cause an individual to help others in a wide variety of situations.

Quiz 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Pete is gay, a student studying biology, and lives in Colorado. According to the discussion in your text, which of the following GO-FUND ME pages will Pete most likely donate to?

Research has demonstrated that people will help in-group members because __________.

A woman has just been in a car accident and needs someone to get her out of her car. A man has AIDS and needs someone to take him to the hospital for ongoing treatments. According to the research on gender differences in prosocial behavior, which of the following is most likely to be true?

Of the following people, who would be most likely to be found working at the local food bank?

According to research presented by the authors of your text, in which of the following cities would you be the most likely to be helped if you needed help crossing a busy street?

In order to best predict whether people will help another person, it is best to know something about and .

Which of the following is the best example of someone with an altruistic personality?

A(n) __________ is a group with which individuals identify and of which they feel they are members.

When it comes to helping behavior, __________.

A woman's car is stuck in the snow and she needs a push to get free. is more likely to stop to help her out because .

Research has found an answer to the question of whether people will help out-group and in-group members. People help their in-group members because of and out-group members because of .

Researchers tested the hypothesis that rates of helping strangers would be higher in countries that valued simpatía. They staged helping incidents in twenty-three large cities and observed whether or not people helped. These researchers found __________.

Based on information presented by the authors of your text, complete the analogy about gender differences in helping behaviors. Men: :: women: .

Andrew would be more likely to help than Carol in which of the following situations, based purely on the gender differences discussed by the authors of your text?

The text discusses a cultural value, simpatía, prominent in Spanish-speaking countries. Although simpatía has no direct English translation, it generally refers to __________.

Men are more likely to help in , whereas women are likely to help in .

According to research on the impact of religion on helping behavior, if Dr. Hinford, a devoutly religious man, makes a donation to a children's charity, he is most likely to do it __________.

According to the gender differences presented by the authors of your text, generally speaking, would be more likely to help an aging relative with daily tasks than .

The altruistic personality refers to __________.