Question 1

When it comes to helping behavior,

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the gender difference in helping behavior depends on the specific context and nature of the help needed. For example, studies have found that women are more likely to engage in emotional support and caregiving, while men are more likely to engage in physical assistance or heroic acts. However, these gender differences are not consistent and can vary depending on the individual and situation. Therefore, either gender might be more helpful depending on the help needed.

Question 2

Who is more likely to volunteer on a regular basis,according to information presented in your text?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, "women volunteer at a higher rate than men" and "women are more likely to engage in regular volunteering."

Question 3

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 often associated with chivalrous acts, which are short-term and situational, while women are more associated with long-term nurturing behaviors.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Personality plays a role in how individuals respond to situations, but it is also important to consider the particular context in which the situation occurs. Factors such as the relationship between the individuals involved, the costs and rewards of helping, and other situational factors can also impact whether someone will choose to help another person. Therefore, the best prediction of helping behavior takes into account both personality factors and situational factors.

Question 5

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 6

Raphael volunteers as a Big Brother.He donates money to charity,and he helps his elderly next-door neighbor with weekly shopping and home repairs.Raphael's personality is

Accepted Answer

Raphael's actions demonstrate an altruistic personality, as he volunteers his time and resources to help others without expecting anything in return.

Question 7

People in non-Western interdependent cultures are more likely than Westerners to help in-group members,but less likely to help out-group members.These findings suggest that in non-Western cultures,the line between

Accepted Answer

The findings suggest that in non-Western cultures, the line between in groups and out groups is firmly drawn. This means that there is a clear distinction between the two groups, and people are more likely to help those who are a part of their in-group but less likely to help those who are from out-groups.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

An in-group is a group with which individuals identify and of which they feel they are members. A peer group refers to people who are similar in age, status, and interests, but not necessarily a group identified with. An out-group refers to a group with which an individual does not identify. A reference group is a group to which an individual compares themselves, but it does not necessarily mean they identify with the group.

Question 9

According to the gender differences presented by the authors of your text,relatively 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 to help with caregiving tasks for aging relatives than men. Therefore, a woman would be more likely to help an aging relative with daily tasks than a man.

Question 10

The authors provide the text of a UPI story describing the discovery of the bones of a disabled dwarf in a cave in northern Italy.The evidence recovered was interpreted by anthropologists to suggest that

Accepted Answer

The discovery of the disabled dwarf's bones suggests that humans help others even when there is no reward for doing so, supporting the idea of empathy and altruism.

Question 11

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 states that simpatía refers to being friendly, polite, and helpful.

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

Lori's actions go beyond just helping a family member or doing a small task for someone else. She consistently donates her time and resources to help others in need, indicating a strong desire to help others even when it may not directly benefit her.

Question 14

The authors provide the text of a UPI story describing the discovery of the bones of a disabled dwarf in a cave in northern Italy.The reporters speculate that over 12,000 years ago,early hominids would take care of the disabled members of their group. ____ would argue that the bones belonged to a dwarf who was related to the other cave inhabitants,whereas ____ would argue that the other inhabitants relied on the dwarf for some unknown purpose.

Accepted Answer

Evolutionary theorists would argue that the other cave inhabitants relied on the dwarf for some unknown purpose, as early hominids were believed to have performed necessary tasks for the survival of their group. Social exchange theorists would not necessarily apply to this situation since the concept of exchange implies a reciprocal relationship, which may not be applicable in this case. Social psychologists, on the other hand, may study the social dynamics of the group and how they interacted with the disabled member, but they may not necessarily provide an explanation for the purpose or significance of the individual within the group.

Question 15

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 societal norms, men are more likely to feel a sense of duty or chivalry to help a woman in need. This does not mean that women are not helpful or altruistic, but in this particular situation, the stereotype of a man coming to a woman's rescue would be more likely.

Question 16

Alicia has an altruistic personality.Based on research presented by the authors of your text,if Alicia helps her friend move across town,how likely would she be to buy and donate a toy to a children's charity?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alicia has an altruistic personality.Based on research...

Question 17

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 18

People in interdependent cultures are

Accepted Answer

People in interdependent cultures prioritize their in-group over out-group members, so they are more likely to help in-group members but less likely to help out-group members. This is different from Western cultures, which prioritize individualism and are more likely to engage in prosocial behavior regardless of group membership.

Question 19

Research by Levine,Norenzayan,and Philbrick (2000)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 research found that helping tended to be higher in countries that valued simpatía, but there were also some countries where this was not a value but helping was still high. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 20

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 nature may suggest that she would be likely to help in a situation like carrying a neighbor's groceries, personality is not necessarily the most reliable predictor of prosocial behavior. Many factors can influence whether someone will offer help in a specific situation, such as the presence of other people, the urgency of the need, and the potential costs or benefits of helping. Therefore, it is not possible to be entirely sure whether Susan would help in this particular situation based solely on her personality traits.

Quiz 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

When it comes to helping behavior,

Who is more likely to volunteer on a regular basis,according to information presented in your text?

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

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

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