Ch. 12: Helping Behavior

Question 1

Why do we help

Answer 1

gain rewards and avoid punishment

Question 2

Social Exchange theory

Answer 2

human interactions are transactions that aim to maximize one’s rewards and minimize one’s costs

Question 3

Mini-Max strategy

Answer 3

avoiding costs whilst maximizing gain

ex: stock market

Question 4

Reciprocity

Answer 4

someone gives you help so you help them back

Question 5

Social responsiblity

Answer 5

we have all been exposed, trained, taught to help

Question 6

It we attribute need to person’s choice

Answer 6

fairness does not require us to feel inclined to help, it is their own fault

Question 7

Altruism

Answer 7

help someone from a selfless standpoint

Question 8

Egoism

Answer 8

help someone to somehow benefit yourself

Question 9

Genuine Altruism

Answer 9

idea of altruism and egoism working together

Question 10

Number of bystanders: more people

Answer 10

less likely to help/feel less responsible

Question 11

Number of bystanders: less people

Answer 11

more likely to help/feel more responsible

Question 12

When do we help?

Answer 12

1. Number of Bystanders
2. Noticing
3. Interpreting
4. Assuming Responsibility
5. Cultural Variations

Question 13

compassionate fatigue

Answer 13

constantly bombarded with people in need