Altrusim

Question 1

When the pimp’s in the crib ma..

Answer 1

drop it like it’s hot

;)

Question 2

Why do people help?

Answer 2

Social rewards
Empathetic Concern
Personal Distress
(SEP)

Question 3

What did Batson et al 1983 do in their experiment?

Answer 3

Tested theories on altruism related to empathy by manipulating participants to trade places with somebody receiving shocks.

Question 4

We are less likely to help when others are present

Answer 4

Diffusion of responsibility

Question 5

What the 5 stages of the bystander apathy model?

Answer 5

Notice
Interpret that the event requires intervention
Assume responsibility
Decide how to help
Confidence in ability to help

Question 6

What victim characteristics increase rates of help?

Answer 6

Female gender
Ingroup member
Screaming

Question 7

What type of person is more likely to help?

Answer 7

Not in a rush
Women help more
Rural enviro
Being religious
Mood (complicated, high cost can interfere)

Question 8

When we act out of guilt we

Answer 8

spend more time helping (Mcmillen & Austin 1971)

Question 9

We sometimes use altruistism to

Answer 9

offset our negative moods

Question 10

Using a gift raises altruism for how long?

Answer 10

5min (Isen et al 1976)

Question 11

When we perceive people’s need for help as the consequence of their actions we

Answer 11

do not usually apply social responsibility norms

Question 12

Some ways to increase helping are:

Answer 12

reduce ambiguity
increase responsibility
personal request, use their name
teach moral inclusion