Chapters 11 & 12 Flashcards
Which statement is true
Most people are attracted to people who expressed liking for them
The bystander effect predicts that
People are less likely to help in groups then when they are alone
Regarding people who are within one’s circle of moral concern is called
Moral inclusion
From an evolutionary perspective, it would be most difficult to explain why
Ruth risked her life to save a stranger from being murdered
Melanie believes that her boyfriend enjoys far more benefits from their relationship than she does, even though she invests more time, effort, and resources. Clearly, Melanie believes that her relationship with her boyfriend lacks
Equity
Research evidence indicates that prosocial models of helping
Promote altruism in the observers
After Mr. Walters neighbor help him paint his house, Mr. Walters felt obligated to offer to help the neighbor remodel his kitchen. Mr. Walters sense of obligation most likely resulted from the
Reciprocity norm
The evolutionary view of physical attractiveness is supported by research showing that men in many cultures worldwide prefer a female characteristics that signify
Reproductive capacity
Before agreeing to help out at the local homeless shelter, Sharon weighs the costs and benefits of doing so. This strategy can be predicted by the
Social exchange theory
Psychologist Robert Sternberg use love as a triangle whose three sides include all but which of the following
Attachment
Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the physical attractiveness stereotype
What is beautiful is good
Which of the following proverb’s is clearly not supported by the research findings
Opposites attract
We like people with whom we associate good feelings. This fact is consistent with the____ theory of attraction
Reward
Who of the following is most likely to respond favorably to an unexpected request for a charitable donation to a local hospital
Melvin’s mother, who just received a very favorable job evaluation from her employer
Who of the following is least likely to help an injured pedestrian
Ivan, who is five minutes late for a committee meeting
A stranger ride the same bus you do to school every day. According to the mere exposure effect, as the days passed you will come to view the stranger
More favorably
Which theory suggests that love is a function of physiological arousal along with the label that we give to our arousal
Two factor theory
Research on gender and helping norms revealed that _____ offered more help when the person in need were females and _____ offered help equally two males and females
Men; women
When comparing ourselves and others two models and beautiful people in the media, we
Devalue our potential mates and ourselves
You trip over A Fallingbranch and sprain your ankle. According to research on the bystander effect, a stranger who sees your plight will be most likely to offer aid if there are _____ others present
No
According to the social exchange theory, the rewards that motivate helping are
Internal or external
The affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined is called
Companionate love
One factor that will increase the likelihood that a friendship between two people will develop is
How often their paths cross
When people need our help, we are more likely to provide assistance if we attribute their need to
Circumstances beyond their control
