Prosocial Behavior Quiz

Which theory explains that individuals are more likely to help close relatives to ensure the survival of shared genes?

• Kin Selection Theory

• Social Identity Theory

• Cost-Reward Model

• Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis

Which study found that parents were more likely to donate a kidney to their child than siblings?

• Levine et al. (2005)

• Piliavin et al. (1969)

• Simmons et al. (1977)

• Whiting & Whiting (1975)

Which hormone is often linked to trust and prosocial behavior?

• Cortisol

• Oxytocin

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

What is a key criticism of the biological approach to prosocial behavior?

• It ignores genetic influences

• It overlooks cultural and social factors

• It lacks empirical support

• It does not explain kin selection

According to the Negative-State Relief Model, why do people help others?

• To promote genetic survival

• To gain social rewards

• To reduce their own distress

• Due to cultural norms

Which study tested the Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis?

• Toi & Batson (1982)

• Latane & Darley (1968)

• Marsh et al. (2014)

• Cialdini et al. (1987)

What did Levine et al. (2005) find about helping behavior?

• People help more in large cities

• Economic prosperity is linked to lower helping rates

• People help strangers equally in all cultures

• Helping behavior is highest in individualistic cultures

Which research method is commonly used in cognitive studies on prosocial behavior?

• Neuroimaging

• Twin studies

• Self-report questionnaires

• Longitudinal genetic analysis

Which study examined the bystander effect?

• Latane & Darley (1968)

• Levine et al. (2005)

• Whiting & Whiting (1975)

• Piliavin et al. (1969)

What is a limitation of the sociocultural approach to prosocial behavior?

• It ignores cognitive factors

• It has no empirical support

• It focuses only on genetics

• It cannot explain cultural differences